Description
Sweet Chili Chicken is a sensational dish that perfectly balances sweetness and heat, creating an irresistible flavor experience. Tender chicken pieces are glazed in a sticky, tangy sauce that’ll have your taste buds dancing. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this dish is simple to prepare yet impressive enough to wow your guests. Serve it over rice or with veggies for a complete meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 1/2 cup pineapple chunks (optional)
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- In a bowl, mix sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, minced garlic, and rice vinegar. Add chicken pieces and toss until well-coated.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the marinated chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through (5-7 minutes per side).
- Pour any remaining marinade into the skillet and simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. If using pineapple chunks, add them now.
- Serve over fluffy rice or alongside steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg