Sweet Chili Chicken Recipe

Craving a dish that’s both quick to prepare and bursting with flavor? Look no further! My Sweet Chili Chicken Recipe is a weeknight hero – healthy, satisfying, and ready in under 30 minutes. I’ve been tweaking and perfecting this recipe for years, and it’s become a staple in my home. Forget boring, bland dinners; get ready for a taste sensation that will become a family favorite!

Why You Will Love This Recipe

My grandmother, a woman who could turn anything into a culinary masterpiece, always said, “A good meal should be a hug from the inside.” That’s exactly what this Sweet Chili Chicken Recipe is for me. She always made a sweet and savory chicken dish unlike any other. While this isn’t exactly her recipe, the sweet chili glaze reminds me of those cherished family dinners and her warm kitchen that smells like home.

Ingredients

• For the Chicken:

  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

• For the Sweet Chili Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger, grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for extra heat)

• Garnish (Optional):

  • Sesame seeds
  • Chopped green onions

Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe

1. Prepare the Chicken: In a medium bowl, toss the chicken pieces with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Ensure each piece is coated.
2. Cook the Chicken: Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Make sure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
3. Make the Sweet Chili Sauce: While the chicken is cooking, whisk together the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using) in a small bowl.
4. Combine and Simmer: Pour the sweet chili sauce over the cooked chicken. Stir well to coat all the chicken pieces. Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce slightly thickens and becomes glossy.
5. Serve: Remove the chicken from the heat. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, if desired. Serve hot over rice, quinoa, or your favorite grain. Enjoy!

Sweet Chili Chicken Recipe

A quick, healthy, and satisfying sweet chili chicken recipe ready in under 30 minutes, perfect for a weeknight dinner.

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Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course: Main Course

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

For the Chicken:

• 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For the Sweet Chili Sauce:

• 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce store-bought or homemade
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger grated
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for extra heat

Garnish (Optional):

• Sesame seeds
• Chopped green onions

Equipment

• Medium Bowl
• Large Skillet or Wok
• Small Bowl

Method

 

1. In a medium bowl, toss the chicken pieces with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Ensure each piece is coated.
   1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Make sure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
   1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3. While the chicken is cooking, whisk together the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using) in a small bowl.
   1/2 cup sweet chili sauce, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 clove garlic, 1/2 teaspoon ginger, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4. Pour the sweet chili sauce over the cooked chicken. Stir well to coat all the chicken pieces. Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce slightly thickens and becomes glossy.
   1/2 cup sweet chili sauce, 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
5. Remove the chicken from the heat. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, if desired. Serve hot over rice, quinoa, or your favorite grain. Enjoy!
   Sesame seeds, Chopped green onions