Sweet Chili Chicken With Rice Recipe

Name: Sweet Chili Chicken With Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Prep Time does not include marinade time; 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated; 3 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 tablespoon fresh lemongrass, chopped finely or 1 teaspoon concentrated lemongrass paste; 100 ml sweet chili sauce; 50 ml lime juice; 3 tablespoons coriander, chopped coarsely; 4 chicken breasts; 150 -300 g long-grain white rice (150g for a lighter meal 300g for more a main meal); 2 -3 tablespoons extra chopped coriander; 1 cup water; 1 teaspoon instant chicken bouillon granules; 2 teaspoons cornflour

Servings: persons

Prep Time does not include marinade time
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tablespoon fresh lemongrass, chopped finely or 1 teaspoon concentrated lemongrass paste
100 ml sweet chili sauce
50 ml lime juice
3 tablespoons coriander, chopped coarsely
4 chicken breasts
150 -300 g long-grain white rice (150g for a lighter meal 300g for more a main meal)
2 -3 tablespoons extra chopped coriander
1 cup water
1 teaspoon instant chicken bouillon granules
2 teaspoons cornflour

1
Prep Time does not include marinade time.
2
Combine ginger, garlic, lemon grass, sauce, juice and the 3 tablespoons coriander in a bowl, add chicken toss to coat, cover and refrigerate 3 hours or overnight.
3
Drain chicken and reserve marinade.
4
Cook chicken in a heated oiled fry pan until browned on both sides and cooked through, slice thickly and serve over rice.
5
Boil, steam or microwave rice until tender, drain, stir in extra coriander.
6
Meanwhile, blend 2 tablespoons of the water with the cornflour, place remaining water, stock and reserved marinade in a saucepan, bring to the boil, reduce heat, simmer, stir in cornflour, stir until mixture thickens.
7
To Serve: Place thickly sliced chicken on rice, drizzle with the sauce and garnish with coriander leaves if desired.

13795

kcal

Calories

Fat

2991

Carbs

299

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Prep Time does not include marinade time, 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated, 3 garlic cloves, crushed, 1 tablespoon fresh lemongrass, chopped finely or 1 teaspoon concentrated lemongrass paste, and more.

Yes, Sweet Chili Chicken With Rice falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sweet Chili Chicken With Rice

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Variations & substitutions

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