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Sweet Chili Chicken

Irresistibly Sweet Chili Chicken in Just 35 Minutes!

Sweet Chili Chicken, a perfect blend of flavors, is ready in just 35 minutes for a delicious and healthy meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: High Protein Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For the Sauce
  • ½ cup sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water
For the Aromatics
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
For Garnishing
  • to taste sliced green onions
  • to taste sesame seeds

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Sweet Chili Chicken
  1. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes until browned.
  4. Add garlic and ginger and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Mix sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, cornstarch, and water in a bowl.
  6. Pour the sauce over the chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Allow the sauce to thicken for another 2-3 minutes.
  8. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, cook chicken in batches if making a larger quantity to avoid overcrowding the skillet.

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