Soy-Free Sweet Chilli Chicken
Satisfy your cravings with this irresistibly flavorful Soy-Free Sweet Chilli Chicken recipe! Perfectly crispy chicken breast pieces are coated in a glossy, sweet, and spicy sauce made with honey, soy-free ketchup, garlic, and red chili flakes. This quick and easy dish—ready in just 40 minutes—is ideal for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining. Garnished with fresh green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds, it’s a vibrant meal that pairs beautifully with steamed rice or noodles. Whether you're avoiding soy or just looking for a new twist on a classic, this dish delivers bold, crowd-pleasing flavor without the soy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Chicken breast (boneless, skinless)
- 3 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.5 cups Oil (for frying, such as vegetable or avocado oil)
- 4 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons White vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Ketchup (soy-free)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoons Red chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 tablespoons Lime juice (optional, for garnish)
- 2 stalks Green onions (chopped, for garnish)
- 1 teaspoons Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized cubes and place them in a medium bowl.
Add cornstarch, salt, and black pepper to the chicken and toss until the chicken pieces are evenly coated.
Heat the oil in a large frying pan or wok over medium-high heat. Once hot, fry the chicken in batches until golden brown and fully cooked (about 4-5 minutes per side). Remove the cooked chicken and set it aside on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine honey, white vinegar, ketchup, minced garlic, red chili flakes, and water. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
Add the fried chicken to the saucepan with the sweet chilli sauce. Toss to coat the chicken evenly with the sauce.
Optional: Squeeze lime juice over the chicken for added brightness.
Transfer the sweet chilli chicken to a serving plate and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
Serve hot with steamed rice, noodles, or your choice of side dishes. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
568 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.4 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.6 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 106 mg | 35% | |
| Sodium | 444 mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.9 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.6 g | ||
| Protein | 39.3 g | 79% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 38 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 402 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
