Description
Sweet Chili Chicken is a quick and flavorful stir-fry featuring tender chicken pieces coated in a sweet and spicy chili sauce, combined with colorful vegetables for a satisfying meal. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish balances heat, sweetness, and savory flavors all in one skillet.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Marinade
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
For the Chicken and Vegetables
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
Garnishes
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: In a bowl, combine sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Add the chicken pieces and toss to coat evenly. Let marinate for 15 minutes to absorb flavors.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, approximately 7-10 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add garlic and ginger, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add sliced bell pepper and broccoli florets. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Combine and Heat: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with vegetables. Pour any remaining marinade over the mixture and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through and well coated.
- Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve hot, ideally over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sweet chili sauce according to your taste.
- Serve over rice or noodles for a more filling meal.
- You can add additional vegetables like snap peas or carrots for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
