Thai Inspired Chili Lime Chicken Rice Bowl
By Tiffy Cooks
This Thai Inspired Chili Lime Chicken Rice Bowl is like bringing a Thai street food stall in your kitchen! This chicken rice bowl is simple, but packed with so much flavor: spicy, sweet, savory, AND sour. It’s a simple combo of juicy, charred chicken thighs and the most addicting น้ำจิ้มซีฟู้ด, or Thai Dipping Sauce made with garlic, chili, and cilantro. It’s an easy weeknight dinner that reminds me of the night markets in Thailand!
Equipment
Ingredients
Pan Seared Chicken
- 4 boneless chicken thighs with the skin on
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- ½ tsp black pepper
Thai Nam Jim Sauce
- 8-10 cloves garlic minced
- 2 Thai red chilies finely chopped (adjust to spice level)
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 4 tbsp lime juice about 2 small lime
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp water
- 4-5 stalks cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, and black pepper. Add chicken thighs and coat evenly. Let marinate for 15–20 minutes.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together garlic, Thai red chili, fish sauce, water, sugar, and lime juice until the sugar dissolves. Stir in chopped cilantro and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pan-fry the chicken thighs for 6–7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove and let rest for 2–3 minutes before slicing.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide rice between four bowls, top with sliced chicken, and drizzle generously with the Thai lime chili sauce. Garnish with extra cilantro and lime wedges if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 312kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 21gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 1547mgPotassium: 416mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 449IUVitamin C: 39mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 2mg
