Sweet Chili Chicken Recipe: Easy Healthy Twist on Classic Chicken Dishes
This Sweet Chili Chicken Recipe offers a delightful balance of flavors with a healthy twist, perfect for those who love Chinese cooking and classic chicken dishes.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional for thickening)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
- Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and let sit for at least 30 minutes.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add the marinated chicken and cook until brown and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.
- If using, mix cornstarch with water to form a slurry and add it to the skillet to thicken the sauce, stirring continuously.
- Garnish with diced green onions before serving.
Notes
- This recipe can be served over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sweet chili sauce based on your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 500 milligrams
- Fat: 7 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1 gram
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 milligrams
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