Sweet Chilli Chicken
Experience the perfect harmony of sweet, tangy, and spicy with this irresistible Sweet Chilli Chicken recipe. Tender, golden-brown chicken bites are coated in a glossy, flavor-packed sauce made with sweet chilli sauce, zesty lime juice, soy sauce, and a hint of honey for balance. Enhanced with the bold flavors of garlic and ginger, and finished with a garnish of sesame seeds, green onions, and red chili flakes, this dish delivers restaurant-quality results in just 35 minutes. Perfectly paired with steamed rice or noodles, this Sweet Chilli Chicken is a crowd-pleaser that makes an easy yet impressive meal. Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight dinner or something to spice up your meal rotation, this dish is sure to satisfy your cravings!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams chicken breast
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon ginger
- 120 milliliters sweet chilli sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 stalks green onions
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and black pepper.
Coat the seasoned chicken pieces with cornstarch in a bowl, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated.
Heat vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
Add the chicken pieces to the pan in a single layer and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Turn occasionally to ensure even cooking. Remove from pan and set aside.
Mince the garlic cloves and grate the ginger, then add them to the same pan. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the sweet chilli sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, and honey into the pan. Stir the mixture well to combine and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
Return the cooked chicken pieces into the sauce, tossing to coat each piece evenly with the sauce. Let it cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Slice the green onions and sprinkle them over the chicken along with sesame seeds and red chili flakes.
Serve the sweet chilli chicken hot over steamed rice or noodles, garnished with additional green onions if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1488 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.3 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 21.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 430 mg | 143% | |
| Sodium | 5204 mg | 226% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 119.5 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 79.7 g | ||
| Protein | 146.1 g | 292% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 124 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 1763 mg | 38% | |
*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.
