Description
Sweet Chili Chicken is a delightful dish that marries sweet and spicy flavors in every bite. This easy-to-make recipe features tender chicken pieces glazed in a luscious sweet chili sauce, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Sesame seeds (optional)
- Chopped green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by mincing garlic and chopping green onions if using.
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, honey, lime juice, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Add chicken breasts and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a splash of oil. Sear marinated chicken breasts for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Pour any leftover marinade into the skillet after flipping the chicken, cooking until the sauce thickens slightly (3-5 minutes).
- Once cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F), garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.
- Serve over rice or alongside steamed veggies.
Notes
- Adjust red pepper flakes to control spice level.
- Marinating longer enhances flavor.
- Serve immediately for best taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 321
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 75mg