Description
Sweet Chili Chicken is a vibrant and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breast tossed in a sweet and mildly spicy chili sauce, complemented by fresh bell peppers and broccoli. This quick and easy skillet recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner and can be served over rice or noodles for a complete 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 Garnishes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1 bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 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. Add the bite-sized chicken pieces and toss thoroughly to coat. Let the chicken marinate for 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken pieces and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic, minced ginger, sliced bell pepper, and broccoli florets. Sauté the vegetables for 7 minutes or until they become tender-crisp.
- Combine: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables and pour any remaining marinade over the top. Stir well and cook for another 3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and heat through.
- Serve: Transfer the sweet chili chicken and vegetables to a serving dish. Garnish generously with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving hot.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sweet chili sauce based on your taste preference.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari.
- Serve this dish over steamed rice or noodles for a complete and satisfying meal.
- To add more heat, include crushed red pepper flakes or a dash of sriracha sauce.
- Use chicken thighs instead of breast for a juicier texture if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
