Description
Sweet Chili Chicken is a delightful fusion of sweet and spicy flavors, featuring tender chicken coated in a glossy chili glaze. This quick and easy dish, ready in under 30 minutes, is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in. With hints of garlic and ginger, it’s an experience that will transport your taste buds to vibrant street markets. Serve it over rice or in wraps, and watch everyone savor each sticky bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 pieces)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping the chicken into bite-sized pieces and mincing the garlic and ginger.
- Marinate the chicken with soy sauce, minced garlic, ginger, and half of the sweet chili sauce for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken (discard excess marinade) and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the remaining sweet chili sauce to the cooked chicken; stir well to coat evenly. Simmer for another 3-5 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving. Serve hot over steamed rice or in lettuce wraps.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 6 oz (170g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg