Description
Sticky Sweet Chili Chicken features tender chicken enveloped in a sweet and spicy sauce, perfect for family dinners or impressing guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Chicken Thighs or Breasts
- 1/2 cup Sweet Chili Sauce
- 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Mix the Sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Whisk until smooth and well blended.
- Season the Chicken: Generously season your chicken thighs or breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat the Oil: In a skillet, heat a drizzle of vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Cook the Chicken: Add the chicken to the skillet, cooking until it achieves a rich, golden-brown color on both sides (about 5-7 minutes per side).
- Add the Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken, turning to coat it beautifully. Simmer on low heat for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- Serve: Serve hot with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes before cooking. Options include cooking in an air fryer for a healthier alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg