Description
Easy Sweet Chili Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken pieces with a sweet and tangy chili sauce. Each bite bursts with flavor, making it the perfect meal for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. This recipe is not only quick to prepare but also visually appealing, ensuring it will impress your family and friends. Serve over fluffy rice or toss into salads for a satisfying dish that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- 1. Gather tools and ingredients: cutting board, knife, mixing bowls, and skillet.
- 2. Slice chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- 3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- 4. Add chicken pieces to the skillet; cook until golden brown on all sides.
- 5. In a bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Pour over cooked chicken.
- 6. Reduce heat to low; simmer for about 5 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- 7. Garnish with green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving hot over rice or greens.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (about 6 oz)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg