Description
This Sweet Chili Chicken is a delightful dish featuring tender chicken pieces coated in a flavorful sweet chili sauce, perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon ginger (minced)
- 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.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 300
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Protein: 25g