Description
Sweet Chili Chicken is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings together tender chicken pieces and a delicious sweet chili sauce, creating a perfect balance of sweet and savory. This quick recipe, ready in just 30 minutes, is ideal for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings. With its colorful vegetables and aromatic garlic and ginger, this dish not only satisfies your taste buds but also adds nutritional value to your meal. Enjoy this delightful stir-fry over rice or noodles, or serve it in crisp lettuce wraps for a fresh twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by mixing sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, and cornstarch in a bowl. Add chicken pieces, toss to coat, and let marinate for 15 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned and cooked through (7-10 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic, ginger, bell pepper, and broccoli for about 5-7 minutes until tender.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and pour any remaining marinade over it. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg