Description
Sweet Chili Chicken Delight is a flavorful and easy-to-make baked chicken dish featuring tender cubed chicken breasts coated in a tangy and slightly sweet chili sauce. This recipe balances spicy, sweet, and savory flavors, perfect for serving over rice or fresh salads. Garnished with fresh lime slices and green onions, it offers a vibrant, colorful meal that’s both nutritious and satisfying.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 0.75-1 lb chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 Tbsp corn starch
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp red pepper
Sweet Chili Sauce
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, minced
- 3/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1-2 Tbsp honey
Garnish
- 1 lime, sliced
- 3 Tbsp green onions, chopped
Optional Vegetables (for baking)
- Bell peppers, sliced
- Jalapeños, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375ºF to prepare for baking the chicken.
- Prepare the chicken: Cube the chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces. Toss them with corn starch, black pepper, salt, and red pepper to evenly coat and season the chicken.
- Bake chicken and vegetables: Arrange the seasoned chicken cubes on a baking sheet along with sliced bell peppers and jalapeños. Bake for 20 minutes at 375ºF, flipping the chicken pieces halfway through to ensure even cooking and browning.
- Make sweet chili sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and ginger and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in the sweet chili sauce and honey, combining well. Allow the sauce to heat through and slightly thicken.
- Combine sauce with chicken: Once the chicken is cooked through, pour the warm sweet chili sauce over it and toss to coat all pieces evenly.
- Serve: Serve the sweet chili chicken hot over cooked rice or a fresh salad. Garnish with chopped green onions and lime slices for a bright and fresh finish.
Notes
- Chicken thighs can be used as a substitute for chicken breasts for a juicier texture.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like broccoli, zucchini, or mushrooms to the baking sheet for variety.
- Nutrition facts do not include any additional rice or cauliflower rice served with the dish.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
