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Sweet Chili Chicken Balance

Sweet Chili Chicken Balance: 5 Steps to Flavor Perfection


  • Author: basmer1517
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Tender chicken coated in a sweet and spicy chili sauce, perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.


Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • salt and black pepper (to taste)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger (grated)
  • 0.5 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 green onions (thinly sliced, for garnish)
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken pieces dry and season with salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 5–6 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add sweet chili sauce, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil to the skillet. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Return chicken to the skillet, tossing to coat each piece in the sauce. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens.
  6. Transfer chicken to a serving dish, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Notes

    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 15 minutes
    • Category: Main Dish
    • Method: Skillet
    • Cuisine: Asian

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 serving
    • Calories: 280
    • Sugar: 15 g
    • Sodium: 800 mg
    • Fat: 12 g
    • Saturated Fat: 2 g
    • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
    • Trans Fat: 0 g
    • Carbohydrates: 20 g
    • Fiber: 0 g
    • Protein: 28 g
    • Cholesterol: 100 mg

    Keywords: Sweet Chili Chicken