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Close-up of crispy Sweet Chili Chicken pieces coated in glaze, served over white rice and topped with fresh green onions.

Simple Sweet Chili Chicken


  • Author: leckerzutaten.com
  • Total Time: 20 min
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

A quick recipe for chicken coated in a sweet and spicy chili sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable 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 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water (slurry)
  • Cooked rice, for serving
  • Green onions, sliced, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic.
  4. Pour the sauce mixture over the cooked chicken in the skillet. Bring to a simmer.
  5. Stir the cornstarch slurry and pour it into the simmering sauce. Stir constantly until the sauce thickens, about 1 minute.
  6. Remove from heat. Serve the chicken immediately over cooked rice, garnished with sliced green onions.

Notes

  • You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts if desired.
  • Adjust the amount of sweet chili sauce for your preferred level of sweetness and spice.
  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 10 min
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 18
  • Sodium: 650
  • Fat: 8
  • Saturated Fat: 2
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 25
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 42
  • Cholesterol: 110

Keywords: sweet chili chicken, easy chicken recipe, quick dinner, Asian chicken, chili sauce chicken