Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Sweet Chili Chicken Recipe, where sweet and spicy come together for an unforgettable meal. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for family dinners, casual gatherings, or meal prepping for the week. The tender chicken, vibrant bell peppers, and zesty sweet chili sauce create a flavor explosion that will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. Serve it over fluffy rice or fresh salads to enhance its versatility, making it suitable for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 0.75–1 lb chicken breasts (cubed)
- 1 Tbsp corn starch
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp red pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 small red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 small orange bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 jalapeño (sliced)
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 inch ginger (minced)
- ¾ cup sweet chili sauce (adjust as needed)
- 1–2 Tbsp honey
- 1 lime (sliced)
- 3 Tbsp green onions (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375ºF.
- Cube the chicken and season with corn starch, salt, black pepper, and red pepper in a large bowl.
- Drizzle olive oil on a baking sheet; arrange seasoned chicken and sliced vegetables without overlapping.
- Bake for about 20 minutes, flipping halfway through until the internal temperature reaches 165ºF.
- In a saucepan, melt butter; sauté garlic and ginger before adding sweet chili sauce and honey.
- Once baked, combine chicken and vegetables with the sauce; serve hot garnished with lime slices and green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg