Description
Looking for the best sweet chili chicken recipe? This one is quick, easy, and so flavorful perfect for weeknight dinners! Whether you’re after healthy meal ideas or a simple party dish, this chicken delivers every time. Great for casual gatherings, family meals, and totally beginner-friendly. Save this easy sweet chili chicken recipe for your next cooking day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp oil
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 3 stalks green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Cut chicken into pieces and coat with cornstarch.
- Heat oil and fry chicken until golden and crispy.
- Whisk together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and rice vinegar.
- Drain excess oil from the pan and pour in sauce to simmer.
- Add chicken back to the pan and toss to coat.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Notes
- Double the sauce for extra glaze.
- Bake the chicken for a lighter version.
- Add chili flakes for more heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg