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Sweet Chili Chicken

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This Sweet Chili Chicken is a quick, flavorful dish featuring tender chicken coated in a glossy sweet and spicy sauce. Made in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights and easy to serve with rice, noodles, or vegetables. With bold flavor from garlic, ginger, and Thai-style sweet chili sauce, this chicken stir fry is a delicious balance of sweet heat and savory depth—and it’s perfect for meal prep, too!

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, Chinese-Inspired

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (450g) chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional)
  • ½ cup sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
  • Chopped green onions and sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prep the Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper, then coat lightly with cornstarch.
  2. Cook the Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Cook chicken for 5–6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside.
  3. Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic and ginger (if using) for 30 seconds. Stir in sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Simmer gently.
  4. Combine and Finish: Return chicken to the skillet. Toss in the sauce and simmer for 2–3 minutes until glossy and well coated.
  5. Serve: Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with rice, noodles, or veggies.

Notes

  • Add bell peppers, broccoli, or snap peas for a one-pan meal.
  • For extra crispiness, air fry or deep fry chicken before saucing.
  • Adjust spiciness with chili flakes, Sriracha, or extra ginger.
  • Tamari or gluten-free soy sauce makes it gluten-free friendly.

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