Description
A flavorful Sweet Chili Chicken dish featuring tender chicken breast pieces marinated in a sweet chili sauce blend, stir-fried with fresh bell peppers and broccoli, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions. Perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Marinade
- 1 pound chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Vegetables and Garnish
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon ginger (minced)
- 1 bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Green onions (sliced, for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: In a bowl, combine sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Add the chicken pieces and toss thoroughly to coat. Let the chicken marinate for 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and ginger, sautéing briefly until fragrant. Add sliced bell pepper and broccoli florets, cooking for 7 minutes until vegetables are tender but still crisp.
- Combine: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour any remaining marinade over the mixture and cook for an additional 3 minutes, stirring frequently until everything is heated through and well combined.
- Serve: Transfer the sweet chili chicken to serving plates. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions for added flavor and presentation. Serve immediately, optionally over steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of sweet chili sauce to your taste preference.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes or chopped fresh chili.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with steamed jasmine rice or your favorite noodles for a complete meal.
- Use gluten-free soy sauce if you need to make this recipe gluten free.
- Vegetables can be swapped or supplemented with snap peas, carrots, or mushrooms according to preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
