Description
Sweet Chili Chicken is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring tender chicken breast pieces marinated in a sweet chili and soy sauce blend, then cooked with fresh bell peppers and broccoli. Garnished with sesame seeds and green onions, it’s perfect served over rice or noodles for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Marinade
- 1 pound chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Vegetables and Garnish
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon ginger (minced)
- 1 bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Green onions (sliced, for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: In a bowl, combine sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, and cornstarch until smooth. Add the bite-sized chicken pieces, toss well to coat evenly, and 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 pieces and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and ginger; sauté briefly until fragrant. Add sliced bell pepper and broccoli florets, cooking for 5 to 7 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Combine: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet along with any remaining marinade. Stir to combine thoroughly and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until everything is heated through and the sauce slightly thickens.
- Serve: Transfer to serving plates and garnish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and freshly sliced green onions. Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less sweet chili sauce depending on your taste preference.
- To make it spicier, add a pinch of red chili flakes or chopped fresh chili.
- For extra protein variety, swap chicken breast with thigh meat.
- Serve this dish over jasmine rice, brown rice, or egg noodles for a complete meal.
- Use gluten-free soy sauce to make this recipe gluten free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
