Description
This Sweet Chili Chicken recipe is a flavorful and easy dish that combines tender chicken pieces with a sweet and slightly spicy sauce. Served with colorful vegetables, this dish is perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 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
For the Stir-Fry:
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Green onions, sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: In a bowl, mix sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Add chicken pieces, toss to coat, and let marinate for 15 minutes.
- Cook Chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add garlic, ginger, bell pepper, and broccoli. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender.
- Combine: Return chicken to the skillet and pour any remaining marinade over. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sweet chili sauce.
- Serve over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
