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Sweet Chili Chicken

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A quick and easy dish featuring tender chicken pieces glazed in a sweet and savory chili sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or dinner parties.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Thai
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the chicken
  • 1.5 to 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 1 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce Replace with tamari for gluten-free
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • To taste salt and pepper
  • 2 green onions, sliced For garnish
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds For garnish
  • rice or noodles For serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a bowl, mix together the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, minced garlic, and ginger.
  3. Add the chicken to the bowl and marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
  4. After marinating, reserve the marinade and coat the chicken pieces in cornstarch seasoned with salt and pepper.
Cooking
  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Fry the coated chicken in batches for about 4–5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. Drain the cooked chicken on paper towels.
  4. Add the reserved marinade to the skillet and simmer until it thickens slightly.
  5. Toss the fried chicken back into the pan, coating it with the glaze for about 2–3 minutes.
Serving
  1. Transfer the sweet chili chicken to a serving platter.
  2. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, and serve over rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 3–4 days. Reheat in a skillet or microwave.
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