Sweet Chili Chicken
Sweet Chili Chicken is the ultimate weeknight dish that combines convenience and flavor in just 30 minutes. This vibrant meal features tender chicken pieces coated in a luscious sweet chili sauce, perfectly balanced with garlic and ginger notes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 1 pound chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon ginger (minced)
- 1 bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a mixing bowl, combine sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Toss in the chicken pieces and let marinate for 15 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes. Set aside.
- Sauté vegetables: In the same skillet, add minced garlic, ginger, bell pepper, and broccoli. Sauté until tender yet crisp, around 5-7 minutes.
- Combine: Return chicken to the skillet with vegetables and pour any remaining marinade over everything. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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