Description
Sweet Chili Chicken is a delightful and flavorful dish that combines the savory taste of grilled chicken with a sweet and spicy sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings. This recipe is simple to prepare and is sure to please your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken thighs (or breasts)
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- Cooked rice, for serving
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in a mix of sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat and cook the marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Add the sliced bell peppers to the pan and stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until the peppers are tender.
- Serve the Sweet Chili Chicken over cooked rice, topped with remaining sauce, chopped green onions, and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Leftover Sweet Chili Chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a healthier version, try grilling the chicken instead of frying and use low-sodium soy sauce.
- This recipe works well with shrimp, tofu, or beef as alternative proteins.
- For the best flavor, serve the chicken warm with fresh garnishes.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg