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Sweet Chili Chicken

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
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)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for cooking)
  • 0.25 cup cornstarch (for coating)
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 2 green onions green onions (sliced for garnish)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)

Serving

  • as needed Jasmine rice, basmati rice, or noodles (for serving)

Instructions 

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

Notes

For extra flavor, add a splash of lime juice before serving.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: chicken, quick, Sweet Chili