Description
This Sweet Chili Chicken is a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner, featuring tender chicken coated in a sweet chili sauce, sautéed vegetables, and garnished with sesame seeds and green onions. It’s easy to make, packed with savory and sweet flavors, and perfect for serving over rice or noodles for a complete, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Green onions (sliced, for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Add the chicken pieces, toss to coat, and let marinate for 15 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 7-10 minutes, or until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In the same skillet, add garlic, ginger, bell pepper, and broccoli. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Combine the Chicken and Vegetables: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and pour any remaining marinade over it. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through.
- Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving. Serve over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of sweet chili sauce to your desired level of sweetness.
- You can substitute chicken thighs for a juicier option or add extra vegetables like snap peas or carrots for more variety.
- Serve with steamed rice or noodles for a filling meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Quick Meals, Healthy Meals
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
