Description
Sweet Chili Chicken is the ultimate solution for busy weeknights when you crave something quick, delicious, and satisfying. This dish features tender chicken pieces coated in a rich sweet chili sauce infused with garlic and ginger, delivering a vibrant flavor profile that will delight your taste buds. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners at home, Sweet Chili Chicken is versatile enough to customize with your favorite vegetables or serve over rice or noodles. In just 30 minutes, you can impress your loved ones with this exotic dish that brings restaurant-quality flavors right into your kitchen.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1 bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- Sesame seeds and green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Add chicken pieces and toss to coat. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes. Remove from skillet.
- SautΓ© vegetables: In the same skillet, add minced garlic, ginger, bell pepper, and broccoli; sautΓ© for 5-7 minutes until tender.
- Combine chicken with sauce: Return cooked chicken to the skillet and pour any remaining marinade over the mixture. Cook together for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish and serve: Top with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: SautΓ©ing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For enhanced flavor, allow the chicken to marinate longer (up to 30 minutes). Customize with any vegetables you enjoy such as snap peas or carrots. Adjust spice level by adding red pepper flakes or sriracha.