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Colorful plate featuring golden-brown chicken pieces glazed with vibrant red and orange sweet chili sauce, garnished with green cilantro leaves. The chicken is served on a neutral-colored plate with a glossy sauce coating, highlighting the crispy texture underneath. The background is softly blurred, emphasizing the dish's zesty and inviting appearance, styled simply for an appetizing look.

Easy Sweet Chili Chicken Dinner in 20 Minutes

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A quick and flavorful sweet chili chicken dish perfect for a weeknight dinner, featuring crispy chicken bites coated in a spicy-sweet chili sauce.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  1. Coat chicken pieces with cornstarch evenly.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, fry chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
  3. In a bowl, mix sweet chili sauce, garlic, and ginger.
  4. Add cooked chicken to the sauce, tossing to coat evenly, cook for another 2 minutes.
  5. Serve garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add a splash of lime juice or chopped chili peppers.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Method: Stir-fry, coating, simmer
  • Cuisine: Asian-inspired
  • Diet: Gluten-free (use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
  • Calories: 320 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 12 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 22 g
  • Cholesterol: 75 mg
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