Description
This flavorful Sweet Chili Chicken combines tender bite-sized chicken pieces cooked to perfection in a sweet and spicy chili sauce, complemented by sautéed vegetables and garnished with sesame seeds and green onions for a vibrant, delicious meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Sauce
- 1 pound chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1 bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
Garnishes
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Green onions (sliced, for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: In a bowl, mix sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Add chicken pieces, toss to coat evenly, and let marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes to absorb flavors.
- Cook Chicken: In a large skillet or wok, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook, stirring frequently, until browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add garlic and ginger, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add sliced bell pepper and broccoli florets, cook for 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender but still vibrant and crisp.
- Combine and Heat: Return cooked chicken to the skillet. Pour any remaining marinade over the mixture. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and everything is heated through.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving dish. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve hot, ideally over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sweet chili sauce according to your taste.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle with a little toasted sesame oil before serving.
- Can be made gluten-free by ensuring soy sauce is gluten-free.
- Can be prepared ahead and reheated; best enjoyed fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
