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Sweet Chili Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 0h 10m
  • Cook Time: 0h 20m
  • Total Time: 0h 30m
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Asian

Description

A flavorful and easy-to-make Sweet Chili Chicken recipe featuring tender bite-sized chicken pieces cooked in a deliciously tangy and sweet chili sauce. This dish combines garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and a hint of heat from red pepper flakes, finished with sesame oil, green onions, and sesame seeds for added texture and aroma. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner served with rice or vegetables.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Cooking Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil

Sauce Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger, grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Garnishes

  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Heat the pan: Heat a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat to prepare for cooking the chicken.
  2. Prepare the chicken: While the pan is heating, cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces, ensuring uniform size for even cooking.
  3. Add oil to the pan: Once the pan is hot, add the olive oil to coat the surface for cooking the chicken.
  4. Cook the chicken: Add the chicken pieces to the pan, spreading them out evenly to avoid overcrowding.
  5. Brown the chicken: Cook the chicken for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden brown and thoroughly cooked.
  6. Mix the sauce: While the chicken cooks, whisk together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
  7. Add sauce to chicken: Pour the sauce mixture over the cooked chicken in the pan.
  8. Coat chicken with sauce: Stir to evenly coat all chicken pieces with the sauce.
  9. Simmer the chicken: Let the chicken simmer in the sauce for 2-3 minutes to blend flavors and thicken the sauce slightly.
  10. Finish with sesame oil: Drizzle sesame oil over the chicken and stir to mix it into the sauce for extra aroma and richness.
  11. Remove from heat: Take the pan off the stove and transfer the chicken to a serving plate.
  12. Add fresh garnish: Sprinkle chopped green onions over the chicken for a fresh touch.
  13. Garnish with sesame seeds: Finish by sprinkling sesame seeds on top for added crunch and flavor.
  14. Serve: Serve the sweet chili chicken immediately, ideally accompanied by rice or steamed vegetables.

Notes

  • Cut chicken into even pieces to ensure consistent cooking.
  • Adjust red pepper flakes to control the heat level.
  • Use fresh garlic and ginger for best flavor.
  • This dish pairs well with jasmine rice or steamed broccoli.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently.

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