Description
A flavorful and easy-to-make Sweet Chili Chicken recipe featuring tender chicken breast pieces marinated in a sweet chili sauce blend, sautéed with fresh bell peppers and broccoli, and garnished with sesame seeds and green onions. Perfect as a quick dinner served over rice or noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Marinade
- 1 pound chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Vegetables and Garnish
- 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
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Green onions (sliced, for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: In a bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Add the bite-sized chicken pieces and toss well to coat. Let the chicken marinate for 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken pieces and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and ginger and sauté briefly until fragrant. Then add sliced bell pepper and broccoli florets. Cook while stirring for 5 to 7 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour in any remaining marinade from the bowl and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 3 minutes over medium heat until heated through and slightly thickened.
- Serve: Transfer the sweet chili chicken to serving plates. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve immediately, ideally with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sweet chili sauce according to your taste.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari.
- Adding fresh lime juice before serving can give a nice tangy contrast.
- Serve over jasmine rice, brown rice, or noodles for a satisfying dish.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
