Description
A delicious and simple meal that combines tender chicken, sweet carrots, and fluffy rice, perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 1 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 cups carrots, cut into sticks
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the carrot sticks with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and spread them on a baking sheet. Roast in the oven for about 20-25 minutes until tender.
- Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium heat, and cook the chicken breasts until golden and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Pour sweet chili sauce over the chicken and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the sauce is heated through.
- Serve the cooked rice in bowls, top with sliced chicken, roasted carrots, and garnish with green onions if desired.
Notes
Ensure carrots are cut into even sticks for even cooking. Adjust the sweet chili sauce according to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken bowl, sweet chili, roasted carrots, meal prep, easy dinner