Description
Sweet Chili Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish featuring crispy chicken coated in a sticky, sweet, and mildly spicy chili sauce — perfect for a weeknight dinner or party appetizer.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 green onion, chopped (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss chicken pieces with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and ginger, and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey. Stir and bring to a simmer.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the sauce. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until heated through and slightly thickened.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
- For extra crunch, double fry the chicken pieces.
- You can substitute sweet chili sauce with a mix of sriracha and honey if unavailable.
- Add bell peppers or snap peas for a veggie-packed version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg