Easy Sweet Chili Ground Chicken Rice Bowls
These Sweet Chili Ground Chicken Bowls are one of my favorite quick dinners for busy nights because they’re packed with flavor, easy to throw together, and made with simple affordable ingredients. The sweet and savory sauce combined with tender ground chicken and fresh toppings makes this meal taste like takeout at home.
I love recipes like this because they feel lighter and fresher while still being filling enough for the whole family. Ground chicken cooks quickly, stretches really well for budget meals, and pairs perfectly with the sweet chili sauce for a dinner that feels fun without needing a huge grocery haul.
These bowls are also super customizable depending on what you already have at home. Add shredded carrots, cucumbers, broccoli, edamame, or even serve everything in lettuce wraps for a lighter option. They’re great for meal prep and leftovers too.
If you’re looking for an easy dinner that breaks up the usual casserole and pasta routine, these bowls are such a good option for warmer weather and busy weeknights.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick and easy
- Budget friendly
- Better than takeout
- Fresh and flavorful
- Great for meal prep
- Family friendly
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds ground chicken
- 2 cups uncooked rice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce
- ½ cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
Toppings
- Shredded carrots
- Diced cucumbers
- Green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add ground chicken and cook until browned and fully cooked.
- Stir in garlic, salt, and pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil.
- Pour sauce into skillet and stir until chicken is evenly coated and heated through.
- Assemble bowls with rice, sweet chili chicken, and desired toppings.
- Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds if desired and serve warm.
Tips & Variations
- Use ground turkey or beef instead of chicken.
- Add steamed broccoli or edamame for extra veggies.
- Make it spicy with sriracha or red pepper flakes.
- Serve in lettuce wraps for a lighter option.
Storage
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Great for meal prep lunches throughout the week.
Estimated Cost
Approximately $9–$12 depending on toppings and store prices.
✅ Quick Tips: Add steamed broccoli or edamame for extra veggies.
Sweet Chili Ground Chicken Bowls
Description
These Sweet Chili Ground Chicken Bowls are an easy budget friendly dinner packed with sweet and savory flavor! Made with tender ground chicken, fluffy rice, fresh toppings, and a simple sweet chili sauce, this quick weeknight meal tastes better than takeout and comes together fast.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Cook rice according to package instructions.
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In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
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Add ground chicken and cook until browned and fully cooked.
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Stir in garlic, salt, and pepper.
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In a small bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil.
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Pour sauce into skillet and stir until chicken is evenly coated and heated through.
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Assemble bowls with rice, sweet chili chicken, and desired toppings.
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Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds if desired and serve warm.
Note
Tips & Variations
- Use ground turkey or beef instead of chicken.
- Add steamed broccoli or edamame for extra veggies.
- Make it spicy with sriracha or red pepper flakes.
- Serve in lettuce wraps for a lighter option.
