Description

Sweet Chili Chicken is a vibrant and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breast pieces marinated in a sweet chili and soy sauce blend, then stir-fried with fresh bell peppers and broccoli. This quick and easy recipe offers a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and mildly spicy flavors, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions for added texture and freshness.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Marinade

1 pound chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Vegetables and Seasoning

1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon ginger (minced)
1 bell pepper (sliced)
1 cup broccoli florets
Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

Garnish

Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Green onions (sliced, for garnish)

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Instructions

Marinate Chicken: In a bowl, combine sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Add the chicken pieces and toss thoroughly to coat. Let the chicken marinate for 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken pieces and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are browned on all sides and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and ginger and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add the sliced bell pepper and broccoli florets, sautéing for 5 to 7 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Combine: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet along with any remaining marinade. Stir well and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes to heat everything through and allow the sauce to thicken slightly.
Serve: Transfer the sweet chili chicken to a serving dish and garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve immediately, ideally over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.

Notes

Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of sweet chili sauce for a milder or sweeter flavor.
Use gluten-free soy sauce to make this recipe gluten-free if needed.
Serve over jasmine rice, brown rice, or noodles to complete the meal.
For extra heat, add red chili flakes or fresh chili slices during the vegetable sauté.
Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheat nicely in a skillet or microwave.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 310 kcal
Sugar: 10 g
Sodium: 600 mg
Fat: 14 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 18 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 30 g
Cholesterol: 70 mg