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Colorful plate featuring tender chicken pieces coated in glossy sweet chili sauce, garnished with chopped scallions and red pepper flakes, arranged on a vibrant ceramic dish with a glossy glaze, with fresh lime wedges beside it, styled in a modern kitchen setting with bright natural light highlighting the glossy sauce and crispy edges.

Sweet Chili Chicken Delight

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A quick and flavorful sweet chili chicken dish featuring crispy chicken bites coated in a sticky, spicy sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch or arrowroot powder
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • Red pepper flakes (optional, for extra spice)
  • Chopped scallions and sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Coat chicken pieces in cornstarch, shaking off excess.
  3. Cook chicken in hot oil until golden and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add garlic and ginger; cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Pour in sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, and rice vinegar; stir well and simmer for 2 minutes.
  6. Add crispy chicken to the sauce and toss to coat evenly. Cook for another 2 minutes.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with chopped scallions and sesame seeds.

Notes

  • Adjust the amount of chili sauce for sweetness and spice levels.
  • You can bake the chicken for a healthier version, cooking at 400°F for 15 minutes until crispy.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Method: Stir-fry
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 340 Kcal
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 920mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg