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Sweet Chili Chicken Bowl

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๐ŸŒถ๏ธ Spicy and savory sweet chili chicken that brings bold flavors to your bowl in just 40 minutes
๐Ÿฅ— Fresh and healthy meal with tender ground chicken, crisp vegetables, and aromatic Asian seasonings

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

– 1 tablespoon avocado oil, plus more if needed

– 1 shallot, peeled and diced

– 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced

– 1-2 Thai chili peppers, trimmed and minced (optional)

– 1 teaspoon minced ginger

– 2 scallions, trimmed and minced (white and light green parts separated)

– 1 pound (about 450 g) ground chicken (can substitute with ground pork or turkey)

– 1 teaspoon salt

– 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce, plus more if desired

– 1 tablespoon sriracha (optional)

– 1 small head Napa cabbage, trimmed and thinly sliced

– 2 teaspoons sesame oil

– 1 English cucumber, diced

– 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced

– 1/4 cup crushed peanuts

– Sesame seeds

– Lime wedges

Instructions

1-Heat 1 tablespoon avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced shallot and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic, chili peppers (if using), ginger, and the white parts of the scallions. Sautรฉ for 1 minute until fragrant. Transfer aromatics to a bowl.

2-Add more oil to the skillet if needed. Reduce heat to medium, add ground chicken, and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, breaking it up and cooking until golden brown. Season with salt and pepper.

3-Return the aromatics to the skillet, toss to combine. Add sweet chili sauce, sriracha (if using), and toss to coat. Simmer on low heat for 15 minutes, adjusting seasoning as needed.

4-Place Napa cabbage in a large bowl and drizzle with sesame oil. Add diced avocado and cucumber, season with salt, and massage the oil into the cabbage leaves. Divide the cabbage mixture between serving bowls.

5-Top the bowls with the cooked chicken mixture. Garnish with green parts of scallions, crushed peanuts, and sesame seeds. Serve with lime wedges.

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Notes

๐ŸŒถ๏ธ Customize heat levels by adjusting Thai chili peppers and sriracha to match personal spice preferences
๐Ÿฅ— For optimal meal prep, store chicken, cabbage, cucumber, peanuts, and avocado separately to maintain freshness
๐Ÿš Serve with chopped romaine lettuce or cooked rice to create a more substantial and satisfying meal

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian-inspired
  • Diet: None

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 26g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 19g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 26g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg