Description
Sweet chili chicken brings zesty Southeast Asian flavors right to your dinner table, turning an ordinary meal into a super satisfying experience with minimal kitchen effort. Tender chicken pieces glazed in a tangy-sweet sauce deliver restaurant-quality results that will make your family ask for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 chicken breasts
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 egg
Coating and Seasoning:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic
- 1 teaspoon ginger
Sauce and Garnish:
- ⅓ cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- Season 2 chicken breasts with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Create two shallow dishes: one with 1 beaten egg, another with ½ cup cornstarch.
- Dunk each chicken piece into the egg, then thoroughly coat with cornstarch, ensuring complete coverage for a crisp exterior.
- Warm 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet at medium heat (350°F). Carefully arrange chicken pieces in a single layer, cooking 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove chicken from pan. In the same skillet, sauté 1 teaspoon minced garlic and 1 teaspoon grated ginger for 30 seconds until aromatic.
- Pour ⅓ cup sweet chili sauce, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon honey, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil into the pan. Stir ingredients together and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Whisk 1 teaspoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water, then blend into the sauce. Simmer 1-2 minutes until the mixture thickens and becomes glossy.
- Return chicken to the skillet, coating each piece thoroughly with sauce. Cook an additional 1-2 minutes to integrate flavors.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Add red pepper flakes for extra heat if desired. Serve hot over steamed rice.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor absorption and tenderness.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F for safe cooking without drying out.
- Adjust sweet chili sauce heat level by selecting mild or spicy brands based on personal preference.
- For gluten-free version, replace regular soy sauce with tamari and check sweet chili sauce ingredients carefully.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg