Description
Whipping up sweet chili chicken brings pure weeknight dinner magic to your kitchen faster than takeout arrives. Crispy chicken pieces glazed with tangy-sweet sauce guarantee smiles around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound chicken breast
- ½ cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 cup broccoli florets
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- Salt
- Pepper
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Sesame seeds
- Green onions
Instructions
- Whisk ½ cup sweet chili sauce, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch in a medium bowl. Drop your chicken pieces into the mixture, ensuring thorough coating. Allow the chicken to soak up flavors for 15 minutes at room temperature.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F. Carefully place marinated chicken chunks into hot oil. Cook each piece for 3-4 minutes per side, creating a golden-brown exterior. Ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove chicken from skillet and transfer to a clean plate. Keep warm while preparing vegetables.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium. Add 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon minced ginger, sliced bell pepper, and broccoli florets. Sauté vegetables for 5-6 minutes until they become tender yet retain slight crispness.
- Return chicken pieces to skillet. Pour remaining marinade over the mixture. Stir gently to combine ingredients and warm chicken thoroughly for 2-3 minutes.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds and sliced green onions over the dish. Serve immediately while hot and fragrant.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for at least 15 minutes to infuse deep flavor and help tenderize the meat.
- Choose chicken thighs for a juicier result, or use chicken breast if you prefer a leaner option.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular soy sauce with tamari and ensure your sweet chili sauce is certified gluten-free.
- Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan before sprinkling to enhance their nutty flavor and add extra crunch to the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14-20 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg