Sweet Chili Chicken
Get ready to elevate your dinner game with Sweet Chili Chicken, a mouthwatering stir-fry that’s bursting with bold, savory-sweet flavors and irresistible texture. Tender bites of boneless chicken thighs are seasoned, lightly coated with cornstarch for extra crispiness, and pan-seared to golden perfection. They’re then simmered in a luscious sauce crafted from sweet chili, soy, honey, and a touch of rice vinegar, delivering a perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and spicy notes. Fragrant garlic, fresh ginger, and a finishing sprinkling of green onions and sesame seeds add layers of aromatic depth and visual appeal. Quick to prepare in just 45 minutes, this crowd-pleaser pairs beautifully with fluffy rice or noodles, making it an ideal choice for a weeknight dinner or casual entertaining. Don’t miss out on this easy homemade takeaway-style dish! Perfect for fans of Asian-inspired recipes, stir-fry meals, and flavorful chicken dishes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon ginger
- 0.5 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 stalks green onions
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
Cut the boneless, skinless chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
In a bowl, season the chicken pieces with salt and black pepper, then coat them with cornstarch until evenly covered.
In a large non-stick pan or wok, heat up the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken to the pan, cooking in batches if necessary, to avoid overcrowding. Cook for 6-8 minutes, or until the chicken is golden and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
Mince the garlic cloves and grate the ginger.
In the same pan, reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, stirring constantly for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey to the pan. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
Return the cooked chicken pieces to the pan, stirring them into the sweet chili mixture until well coated.
Continue to cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and fully glaze the chicken.
Slice the green onions and sprinkle them over the chicken before serving.
Garnish with sesame seeds and serve hot. Enjoy your Sweet Chili Chicken with rice or noodles!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1887 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 99.4 g | 127% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.4 g | 107% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 27.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 625 mg | 208% | |
| Sodium | 5693 mg | 248% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 113.9 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 86.5 g | ||
| Protein | 136.1 g | 272% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 123 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1507 mg | 32% | |
*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.
