Description
Sweet Chili Chicken is a flavorful dish made with tender chicken marinated in a sweet and spicy sauce, complemented by fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 carrot, thinly sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- In a bowl, combine sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, vegetable oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
- Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Let them marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat a tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the marinated chicken to the pan and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Stir in the sliced bell pepper, carrot, and broccoli florets. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
- Pour any remaining marinade over the chicken and vegetables, stirring to coat evenly. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions, sesame seeds, and fresh cilantro.
- Enjoy your Sweet Chili Chicken while it’s hot!
Notes
- Marinating the chicken for longer enhances the flavor.
- Adjust the amount of sweet chili sauce to your preference.
- Serve with rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg