Sweet Chili Chicken Recipe: A Flavorful Dish You’ll Love

Discover this Sweet Chili Chicken Recipe that's quick, flavorful, and sure to impress at your next dinner.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 10

Marination Time 2

Total Time 2 40

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Chicken

Cuisine: Asian

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

1.5 to 2 pounds Chicken Breast boneless and skinless
¼ cup Cornstarch for crispy coating

For the Sauce

1 cup Sweet Chili Sauce provides sweetness and heat
2 tablespoons Soy Sauce tamari can be used for gluten-free option
4 cloves Garlic minced
1 tablespoon Ginger minced

For Cooking

2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil for frying
Salt and Pepper to taste

For Garnishing

2 Green Onions sliced
1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds

For Serving

Rice or Noodles jasmine rice or favorite noodles

Equipment

skillet
Mixing bowl

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Marinate the Chicken: Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. Combine sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger in a bowl. Coat chicken in marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
Prepare Coating: Mix cornstarch with salt and pepper in a separate bowl. Set aside.
Coat Chicken: Dredge marinated chicken in cornstarch mixture and set aside.
Cook the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and cook for 5-7 minutes, turning until golden and crispy.
Serve: Remove chicken and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with firm tofu or tempeh, following the same cooking method.

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