Description
Sweet Chili Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken pieces and vibrant vegetables, all enveloped in a luscious sweet chili sauce. This easy recipe takes just 30 minutes to prepare, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. The harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors ensures this dish will be a hit at your dining table. Serve it over rice, toss it with noodles, or enjoy it as part of a fresh salad for a deliciously versatile meal. Impress your family and friends with this tantalizing Sweet Chili Chicken that’s sure to become a favorite!
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 ginger (minced)
- 1 bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Green onions (sliced, for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a mixing 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 (7-10 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- Sauté vegetables: In the same skillet, add minced garlic, ginger, bell pepper, and broccoli. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender.
- Combine ingredients: Return the chicken to the skillet and pour any remaining marinade over the top. Heat for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg