Description
Packed with zesty flavors, sweet chili chicken delivers a mouthwatering dinner your whole family will devour. Crispy chicken coated in a tangy sauce makes weeknight meals a total breeze.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 1 pound chicken breast
Vegetables:
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 cup broccoli florets
Sauce and Seasonings:
- ½ cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds
- Green onions
Instructions
- Create a zesty marinade by whisking ½ cup sweet chili sauce, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch in a mixing bowl. Toss 1 pound chicken breast pieces to thoroughly coat.
- Allow chicken to marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature, ensuring deep flavor absorption.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (375°F). Carefully place marinated chicken pieces into hot pan.
- Cook chicken for 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pieces turn golden brown and reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a clean plate, keeping it warm while preparing vegetables.
- In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon minced garlic and 1 teaspoon minced ginger. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add 1 sliced bell pepper and 1 cup broccoli florets to the skillet. Cook vegetables for 5-6 minutes until they become tender-crisp.
- Return chicken to the skillet and pour remaining marinade over the mixture. Simmer for 2-3 minutes to reheat and blend flavors.
- Season with salt and pepper to your preferred taste.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds and sliced green onions over the dish for a fresh, crunchy finish.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for at least 15 minutes to help the flavors penetrate deeply and tenderize the meat.
- Use a high-heat oil like vegetable or avocado oil if you prefer a higher smoke point for better browning.
- Chop vegetables into similar-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos to maintain the same savory flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14-20 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 246 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 602 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg