Description
This Sweet Chili Chicken recipe is a delightful harmony of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors. Tender chicken breast morsels are glazed in a luscious sweet chili sauce and paired with colorful bell peppers, crunchy broccoli, and aromatic garlic and ginger.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 pound chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
Marinade:
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Other Ingredients:
- 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
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Green onions (sliced, for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: In a bowl, combine sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Add chicken, coat well, and marinate for 15 minutes.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes. Set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, sauté garlic, ginger, bell pepper, and broccoli for 5-7 minutes until tender.
- Combine: Return chicken to the skillet, pour any remaining marinade over, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness or spiciness of the dish by varying the amount of sweet chili sauce.
- For added heat, sprinkle red pepper flakes or drizzle sriracha sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Sweet Chili Chicken, Asian Chicken Recipe, Stir-Fry Chicken
