Sweet Chili Chicken
Sweet Chili Chicken is a delightful dish that combines savory, sweet, and slightly spicy flavors to create an irresistible meal. Perfect for dinner parties or cozy weeknight dinners, this chicken recipe is as fun to make as it is to eat. With a crispy exterior and tender juicy meat, it will leave your guests wanting more. Serve it alongside rice or steamed vegetables for a complete and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- ½ cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 3 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients; finely chop garlic and slice green onions.
- In a bowl, mix sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, and lime juice. Add chicken breasts and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear marinated chicken until golden brown and cooked through (6-7 minutes per side).
- Reduce heat, add minced garlic to the skillet, cooking until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Pour in remaining marinade and stir to coat.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving with rice or veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize by adding bell peppers or broccoli for added nutrition. For variation, replace chicken with tofu or shrimp.