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. With vibrant colors and an irresistible aroma, this dish will leave your guests craving more. Serve it over steamed rice or alongside fresh vegetables for a well-rounded meal that everyone will love.
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.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 321
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. Feel free to substitute vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas to add color and crunch.