Description
Make irresistible Sweet Chili Chicken with this simple recipe. Enjoy a delightful blend of sweet and spicy flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- 2 green onions, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- Steamed rice or noodles (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat Oil: In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Cook Chicken: Add the chicken pieces to the skillet. Season with black pepper and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Garlic and Ginger: Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add Sweet Chili Sauce: Pour in the sweet chili sauce, stirring to coat the chicken evenly. Allow the mixture to simmer for another 3-5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Garnish: If desired, sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped green onions on top for added flavor and presentation before serving.
- Serve: Serve the Irresistible Sweet Chili Chicken over steamed rice or cooked noodles.
Notes
- Adjust sweet chili sauce to your spice preference.
- Serve immediately for best flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: sweet chili chicken, chicken recipe, asian cuisine, easy dinner, stir-fry