Sweet Chilli Chicken & Rice Bowl (Easy £5 UK Meal)

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Sweet Chilli Chicken & Rice Bowl (Easy £5 UK Meal)


This sweet chilli chicken rice bowl is one of the best easy meals you can make on a budget in the UK. If you are looking for quick dinner ideas, cheap meals, or simple chicken recipes, this dish is perfect. It takes only 15 minutes and tastes better than takeaway.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Serves
2
Cost
Around £5

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1 cup rice
  • 2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • Oil

Instructions

Step 1

Cook the rice according to the packet instructions.

Step 2

Chop the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.


Step 3

Heat a little oil in a frying pan and fry the chicken on high heat until golden.

Step 4

Add the chopped garlic and cook for a short time until fragrant.


Step 5

Add the sweet chilli sauce and soy sauce to the pan.

Step 6

Mix everything well until the chicken is fully coated in the sticky sauce.

Step 7

Serve the sweet chilli chicken over the cooked rice and enjoy.

Tips

  • Use leftover rice for faster cooking.
  • Cook the chicken on high heat for better texture.
  • Add spring onion for extra flavour.

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