Description
This Sweet Chili Sauce Chicken recipe features tender bite-sized pieces of chicken cooked in a flavorful, sticky sweet chili sauce infused with garlic and fresh ginger. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a perfect quick and delicious dinner option, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds for a delightful finish. Serve it hot alongside steamed rice or noodles for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Sauce
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
Other
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Optional garnish: sliced green onions, sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce mixture: In a bowl, combine the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), minced garlic, and grated fresh ginger. Stir well to blend all the flavors together.
- Heat the oil: Place a skillet on the stove over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil. Allow it to heat until shimmering to properly sear the chicken.
- Cook the chicken: Add the bite-sized chicken pieces to the hot skillet. Cook them, turning occasionally, until they are browned and cooked through, which should take about 6 to 8 minutes total.
- Add and simmer sauce: Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the cooked chicken. Stir to coat all pieces evenly and reduce heat slightly. Let it simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until the sauce thickens and glazes the chicken beautifully.
- Garnish: Turn off the heat. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired to add freshness and a bit of crunch.
- Serve: Serve the glazed chicken hot with steamed rice or noodles, creating a delicious, balanced meal.
Notes
- You can use either chicken thighs or breasts depending on your preference; thighs tend to be juicier.
- Adjust the honey or maple syrup amount for more or less sweetness according to taste.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the best texture and flavor.
- For extra heat, add some chili flakes or fresh chopped chili to the sauce mixture.
