Ingredients
– 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
– 1 cup sweet chili sauce
– 2 tablespoons soy sauce
– 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
– 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
– 1 teaspoon minced garlic
– 1 teaspoon minced ginger
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– Green onions, for garnish
– Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
Making Sweet Chili Chicken is straightforward. Follow these simple steps:
1. Prepare Ingredients: Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and set them aside.
2. Mix Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Stir well and set aside.
3. Heat Oil: In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
4. Cook Chicken: Add the chicken pieces to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes).
5. Add Sauce: Pour the prepared sweet chili sauce mixture over the cooked chicken. Stir to coat the chicken evenly.
6. Simmer: Reduce the heat to medium and allow the sauce to simmer for 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
7. Garnish: Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
8. Serve: Transfer the Sweet Chili Chicken to a serving dish.
This method ensures that each piece of chicken is enveloped in that irresistible sweet and spicy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 25g