Description
Sweet Chili Chicken is a delightful dish that combines sweet and spicy flavors, inspired by Southeast Asian street food culture. It’s a culinary adventure that transforms humble chicken into a comforting and exciting meal.
Ingredients
Boneless chicken thighs or breasts
Garlic
Ginger
Soy sauce
Sweet chili sauce
Lime juice
Optional: Sesame seeds, chopped cilantro, red pepper flakes, bell peppers, snap peas
Instructions
1. Combine garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and lime juice in a bowl.
2. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
3. Grill, bake, or pan-fry the chicken until cooked through and caramelized.
4. Serve with extra sweet chili sauce and garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
For best results, use a resealable plastic bag for marination.
Avoid overcrowding the pan or grill for even cooking.
Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Baking, or Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg