Description
This Sweet Chili Chicken is a quick, flavorful dish that delivers the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy. Juicy chicken bites are pan-seared until golden and then coated in a sticky homemade sweet chili sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon oil (avocado or vegetable)
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season and Coat Chicken: In a bowl, toss chicken pieces with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and cook for 4–5 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through.
- Make the Sauce: While chicken cooks, mix sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, and garlic in a small bowl.
- Toss and Glaze: Reduce heat to low. Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken and toss to coat. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and becomes sticky.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve over rice, noodles, or a crisp veggie salad!
Notes
For extra heat, stir in a dash of sriracha or red pepper flakes. This dish is great for meal prep and reheats well! Try serving it in lettuce wraps for a low-carb option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: sweet chili chicken, quick chicken dinner, sticky chicken stir fry, easy Asian chicken