Description
Sweet Chili Chicken is a delightful fusion of sweet and spicy flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This easy-to-make dish features tender chicken breasts coated in a sticky, zesty glaze, perfect for any occasion—from casual weeknight dinners to festive gatherings. With minimal ingredients and simple steps, you’ll create a crowd-pleasing meal that brings everyone to the table for laughter and memorable moments.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup sweet chili sauce
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse the chicken breasts under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, combine sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, garlic, and lime juice to create the marinade.
- Place the chicken in a resealable bag or container and pour the marinade over it; refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; add marinated chicken and cook until golden brown on both sides (5-7 minutes per side).
- Drizzle remaining marinade over the chicken in the pan; let bubble for an additional minute.
- Remove from heat; garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approx. 170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg