Description
A delightful Sweet Chili Chicken recipe featuring succulent pieces of chicken glazed in a sweet and spicy sauce, perfect for a cozy dinner or a dinner party.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, minced garlic, and minced ginger in a mixing bowl. Whisk until well blended.
- Season your chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the hot skillet, cooking until golden brown—about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Pour the sweet chili mixture over the chicken and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped green onions.
Notes
Marinate the chicken overnight for best flavor absorption. Can be served with rice or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: sweet chili chicken, easy chicken recipe, Asian cuisine, weeknight dinner