Description
Sweet Chili Chicken is a delightful and easy-to-prepare dish that combines tender chicken pieces with a luscious sweet chili sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. This recipe features a harmonious blend of sweet and spicy flavors, elevated by fresh garlic and ginger. It’s versatile enough to pair with rice, noodles, or crisp vegetables, making it a fantastic option for families and entertaining guests alike. With its vibrant colors and enticing aroma, Sweet Chili Chicken is sure to impress at any dinner table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1 bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Add chicken pieces and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for 7-10 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic, ginger, bell pepper, and broccoli for about 5-7 minutes until tender.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and pour any remaining marinade over it. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 150g
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate the chicken longer (up to 30 minutes). Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or adjust the spice level with red pepper flakes.