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Sweet Chili Chicken Recipe

Sweet Chili Chicken Recipe

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

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