Sweet Chili Chicken Recipe
This Sweet Chili Chicken recipe delivers tender, juicy chicken coated in a glossy sweet and spicy glaze. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a quick, flavor-packed dinner perfect for weeknights and family meals.
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Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 340kcal
Cost: $12
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Instant-read Thermometer
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Tongs
- Chef’s knife
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
For the Sweet Chili Glaze
- ½ cup sweet chili sauce
- 3 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
For Garnish
- 2 green onions chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry, season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Let rest for 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken 6–7 minutes per side until internal temp reaches 165°F. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds. Add sweet chili sauce, honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar.
- Whisk together cornstarch and water, then stir into glaze. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet and spoon glaze over each piece. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Top with chopped green onions, sesame seeds, and fresh cilantro. Serve hot.
Notes
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Nutrition
Serving: 200g | Calories: 340kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 820mg | Potassium: 540mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg