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Sweet Chili Chicken

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
A quick and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken coated in a sweet chili glaze, perfect served over rice or noodles.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 1.75 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized chunks)
  • 1 cup sweet chili sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (minced)

Cooking Oil

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for cooking)
  • 0.25 cup cornstarch (for coating)

Seasoning

  • to taste salt and pepper

Garnish

  • 2 green onions green onions (sliced)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)

Serving

  • Jasmine rice, basmati rice, or noodles for serving

Instructions 

  • Cut chicken into bite-sized chunks. Mix sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger; marinate chicken for 30 minutes.
  • Coat marinated chicken in cornstarch mixture. Heat oil and cook chicken in batches until golden and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side.
  • Remove chicken, then simmer remaining marinade in skillet for 2 minutes. Return chicken to skillet and toss to coat, cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
  • Transfer to a platter, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, and serve over rice or noodles.

Notes

Ensure chicken is cooked through and sauce is well coated for best flavor.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: chicken, quick, Sweet Chili