Homemade Sweet Chili Chicken
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This sweet chili chicken recipe offers a delightful balance of sweet and spicy flavors. It is quick to prepare and perfect for a weeknight meal.
- Author: Hank
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Low Calorie
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions, for garnish
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for garnish
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, and minced garlic.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet. Stir to coat the chicken evenly.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the chicken well.
- Remove from heat. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Serve over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Adjust the amount of sweet chili sauce to your preferred spice level.
- You can add a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra heat if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg