Description
This Sweet Chili Chicken Delight is a flavorful, easy-to-make baked chicken dish tossed in a homemade sweet chili sauce. The recipe features tender cubed chicken breasts baked with bell peppers and jalapeños, then coated in a buttery, garlicky sweet chili sauce with honey. Garnished with fresh lime and green onions, it’s perfect to serve over rice or salads for a balanced meal with a delightful sweet and spicy kick.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 0.75-1 lb chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 Tbsp corn starch
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp red pepper
Sweet Chili Sauce
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, minced
- 3/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1-2 Tbsp honey
Garnish
- 1 lime, sliced
- 3 Tbsp green onions, chopped
Optional Vegetables
- Bell peppers (quantity as preferred)
- Jalapeños (quantity as preferred)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375ºF (190ºC) to ensure it’s ready for baking the chicken evenly.
- Prepare the chicken: Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes. Toss the chicken pieces with corn starch to help them crisp up and coat evenly, then season with black pepper, salt, and red pepper for a balanced spicy flavor.
- Bake chicken: Arrange the seasoned chicken cubes on a baking sheet along with sliced bell peppers and jalapeños. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, flipping the chicken once halfway through to ensure even cooking and browning.
- Make sweet chili sauce: While the chicken bakes, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Sauté the minced garlic and ginger in the butter until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in the sweet chili sauce and honey, adjusting honey to your preferred sweetness. Simmer briefly until combined and heated through.
- Combine: Once the chicken is cooked, pour the sweet chili sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Toss well to coat all pieces evenly with the sauce.
- Serve: Serve the sweet chili chicken over cooked rice or atop a fresh salad. Garnish with sliced lime and chopped green onions for a fresh, tangy finish.
Notes
- Chicken thighs can be used as a substitute for chicken breasts if preferred for juiciness.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like broccoli, zucchini, or mushrooms to the baking sheet for extra nutrition and flavor.
- Nutrition facts listed do not include any rice or cauliflower rice served alongside.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
