Description
Sweet Chili Chicken is a flavorful, quick stir-fry dish made with tender chicken breast pieces marinated in a sweet chili and soy sauce mixture, then cooked with fresh bell peppers and broccoli. Garnished with sesame seeds and green onions, it offers a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors ideal for a weeknight dinner.
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 Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon ginger (minced)
- 1 bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Green onions (sliced, for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: In a bowl, combine sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, and cornstarch thoroughly. Add the chicken pieces to the bowl, tossing well to coat each piece evenly. Allow the chicken to marinate for 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated chicken pieces in a single layer. Cook the chicken for 7 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally until browned on all sides and fully cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic, minced ginger, sliced bell pepper, and broccoli florets. Sauté the vegetables for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender yet still vibrant in color.
- Combine: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour any remaining marinade over the contents and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, stirring to combine and heat everything through.
- Serve: Transfer the sweet chili chicken mixture to serving plates. Garnish generously with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving to add extra texture and flavor.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness level by varying the amount of sweet chili sauce according to your preference.
- Serve this dish over steamed rice or noodles to make a complete and satisfying meal.
- You can substitute chicken breast with thigh meat for a juicier texture.
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari or gluten-free soy sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
