Description
This Sweet Chili Chicken recipe is a flavorful and easy dish that combines tender chicken pieces with a sweet and tangy chili sauce. It’s perfect for a quick weeknight meal that the whole family will enjoy.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
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- 1 pound chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon ginger (minced)
Vegetables:
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- 1 bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
Seasonings and Garnish:
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Green onions (sliced, for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix chicken with sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Let it sit for 15-30 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a pan, add garlic and ginger. Stir in marinated chicken and cook until browned.
- Add Vegetables: Add bell pepper and broccoli, cook until vegetables are tender.
- Finish and Garnish: Season with salt and pepper, garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness and spiciness of the dish by adding more or less sweet chili sauce.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or snap peas for extra color and nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg