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Mango Chili Lime Chicken Bowls with Coconut Rice

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550
Enjoy a vibrant and flavorful bowl featuring tender chicken marinated in mango and chili lime, served over fragrant coconut rice with fresh toppings.

Ingredients

For the Chicken Marinade

  • 450 g boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, diced or sliced
  • 0.5 cup mango puree, fresh or frozen
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

For the Coconut Rice

  • 1 cup jasmine rice
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 0.75 cup water
  • 0.5 tsp salt

For the Bowls Toppings

  • 1 cup diced mango
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage or lettuce
  • 2 green onions sliced

Fresh cilantro

  • to taste chopped

Lime wedges

Instructions 

  • Cook coconut rice: combine rice, coconut milk, water, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 15 minutes until tender. Fluff with a fork.
  • Marinate chicken: mix chicken with mango puree, lime juice, chili powder, paprika, garlic, salt, and pepper. Let sit for 10-30 minutes.
  • Cook chicken: sauté in a skillet over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes until cooked through and caramelized.
  • Assemble bowls: divide coconut rice into bowls, top with cooked chicken, fresh mango, bell pepper, cabbage, green onions, cilantro, and lime wedges.
  • Serve with optional chili-lime sauce or yogurt for extra flavor.

Notes

For more flavor, marinate the chicken longer and garnish with additional cilantro or lime.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: fusion
Keyword: chicken, Coconut Rice, Mango