Description
Learn how to make delicious Sweet Chili Chicken Bowls at home with this easy recipe. Perfect for a quick and flavorful dinner option.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) vegetable 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 (5 ml) minced ginger
- 2 scallions, trimmed and minced; white and light green parts separated
- 1 pound (454 g) ground chicken
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) sweet chili sauce, plus more if desired
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) hot sauce, optional
- Salt and pepper
- 1 small head Napa cabbage, trimmed and thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) sesame oil
- 1 English cucumber, diced
- 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced
- 1/4 cup (60 g) peanuts, crushed
- Sesame seeds
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Warm up a large pan with a tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Introduce the diced shallot and allow it to cook for 2–3 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic, Thai chili peppers, ginger, and the finely chopped white and light green parts of the scallions. Sauté for about a minute until their aroma is released, then transfer this mixture to a separate bowl.
- If needed, add a bit more oil to the pan. Reduce the heat to medium and place the ground chicken in the pan. Cook the chicken for 12–15 minutes, breaking it apart as it cooks until it reaches a golden brown color. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the previously cooked aromatic mixture back into the pan, combining it with the chicken. Pour in the fish sauce, sweet chili sauce, and hot sauce if you prefer. Stir thoroughly to coat everything, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 15 minutes, adjusting the seasoning to your liking.
- In a large bowl, place the sliced Napa cabbage and drizzle with sesame oil. Add the diced avocado and cucumber. Sprinkle with salt and massage the oil into the cabbage leaves with your hands. Distribute the vegetable mixture into shallow serving bowls.
- Spoon the cooked chicken mixture over the vegetables in each bowl. Sprinkle with the minced green parts of the scallions, crushed peanuts, and sesame seeds. Serve with lime wedges on the side. Enjoy your meal!
