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A vibrant plate of golden-brown chicken pieces glazed with glossy sweet chili sauce, garnished with sliced green onions and red chili flakes on a rustic white plate, with a side of steamed jasmine rice and chopped fresh herbs, styled on a wooden table with a colorful backdrop.

Sweet Chili Chicken Delight

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A quick and delicious sweet chili chicken recipe with crispy bites, coated in a glossy, spicy-sweet glaze, served with rice and fresh herbs.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Green onions and red chili flakes for garnish
  • Cooked jasmine rice for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. While chicken cooks, combine sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger in a bowl.
  4. Pour sauce over cooked chicken and toss to coat evenly, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until heated through and sticky.
  5. Serve the chicken over jasmine rice garnished with sliced green onions and red chili flakes.

Notes

  • Adjust the amount of chili flakes to control spiciness.
  • Use chicken thighs for juicier results.
  • Can be made ahead and reheated easily.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Gluten-Free (if gluten-free soy sauce is used)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 recipe (about 150g)
  • Calories: 350 Kcal
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 830mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg