Description
Sweet chili chicken is a delightful dish that balances the perfect amount of sweetness and heat, creating a flavor-packed experience. This easy-to-follow recipe features tender chicken coated in a glossy sweet chili glaze, making it ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles for a satisfying meal that will impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, garlic, and lime juice to create the marinade.
- Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and let soak for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat and cook marinated chicken in batches until golden brown (approximately 5-7 minutes per side).
- Pour remaining marinade over cooked chicken and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with sliced green onions before serving with rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg