Description
Sweet Chili Chicken is a delightful dish that fuses sweet and spicy flavors to create an unforgettable meal. Tender chicken pieces are marinated in a luscious sauce, then sautéed to perfection, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. Serve this flavorful dish over rice, in tacos, or on salads for a versatile culinary experience that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 2 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces for even cooking and better sauce absorption.
- In a bowl, combine sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, minced garlic, and rice vinegar. Add the chicken pieces and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add sesame oil. Once hot, add the marinated chicken.
- Sauté the chicken for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Stir in chopped green onions just before serving for added freshness.
- Serve the sweet chili chicken over rice or noodles, drizzling any leftover sauce on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg