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A vibrant plate of sweet chili chicken featuring crispy glazed chicken pieces drizzled with glossy, bright red and orange chili glaze, garnished with fresh green cilantro and sliced red chilies, served on a white ceramic dish with a rustic wooden background, highlighting the crispy texture and colorful presentation.

Sweet Chili Chicken Delight

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A flavorful and easy sweet chili chicken recipe with crispy coated chicken pieces smothered in a glossy, spicy-sweet chili sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 2-3 red chilies, sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, toss chicken pieces with cornstarch until evenly coated.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken until golden and crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  3. In another pan, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sliced chilies, garlic, and ginger. Simmer over low heat for 5 minutes.
  4. Add the cornstarch slurry to the sauce, stirring constantly until thickened.
  5. Return the chicken to the pan and toss to coat in the sauce. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with sliced chilies and fresh cilantro if desired.

Notes

  • For extra spicy flavor, add more red chilies or Sambal Oelek.
  • Use cornstarch for a crispy coating; gluten-free if using gluten-free soy sauce.
  • Best served immediately with steamed rice or vegetables.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 350 Kcal
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg