Description
This Sweet Chili Chicken Recipe is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken pieces with a sweet and spicy chili sauce. It’s easy to make and perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon ginger (minced)
- 1 bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Sesame seeds
- Green onions (sliced)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine chicken, sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Mix well and let it marinate for 15-20 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger, then add marinated chicken. Cook until chicken is browned.
- Add Vegetables: Add bell pepper and broccoli to the skillet. Cook until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Finish and Serve: Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
- You can adjust the spice level by adding more or less sweet chili sauce.
- Feel free to customize the vegetables by adding your favorites like snap peas or carrots.
- For a saucier dish, double the sweet chili sauce and soy sauce quantities.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg