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Sweet Chili Chicken Delight Recipe

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  • Author: Nora
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Asian-American

Description

Sweet Chili Chicken Delight is a flavorful baked chicken recipe featuring tender cubed chicken breasts coated with a savory mixture of corn starch and spices, then baked to perfection with bell peppers and jalapeños. The dish is elevated with a homemade sweet chili sauce made from garlic, ginger, butter, sweet chili sauce, and honey, offering a perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors. Garnished with fresh green onions and lime slices, this versatile dish can be served over rice or salads for a delicious, healthy meal.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 0.75-1 lb chicken breasts, cubed
  • 1 Tbsp corn starch
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper

Sweet Chili Sauce

  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch ginger, minced
  • 3/4 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 1-2 Tbsp honey

Garnish

  • 1 lime, sliced
  • 3 Tbsp green onions, chopped

Optional Vegetables

  • Bell peppers (quantity as preferred)
  • Jalapeños (quantity as preferred)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375ºF (190ºC) to prepare for baking the chicken and vegetables evenly.
  2. Prepare the chicken: Cube the chicken breasts into approximately 1-inch pieces. Toss the chicken with corn starch, black pepper, salt, and red pepper to coat evenly, which will help create a light crust when baked.
  3. Bake chicken and vegetables: Arrange the seasoned chicken cubes on a baking sheet along with sliced bell peppers and jalapeños. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, flipping the chicken once halfway through to ensure even cooking and browning.
  4. Make the sweet chili sauce: While the chicken bakes, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and ginger and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in the sweet chili sauce and honey, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until well combined and heated through.
  5. Combine the sauce with chicken: Once the chicken and vegetables are cooked, pour the sweet chili sauce over them and mix gently but thoroughly to coat all pieces with the flavorful sauce.
  6. Serve: Serve the sweet chili chicken hot over rice or salads. Garnish with freshly chopped green onions and lime slices for an added burst of freshness and zest.

Notes

  • Chicken thighs can be used as a substitute for chicken breasts for a juicier texture.
  • Other vegetables like broccoli, zucchini, or mushrooms can be added alongside the peppers and jalapeños for added nutrition and variety.
  • Nutrition facts provided do not include any rice or cauliflower rice that you may choose to serve with the chicken.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months to maintain quality.

Find it online: https://littlespoonbites.com/sweet-chili-chicken-delight-recipe/