Description
A delicious and flavorful Sweet Chili Chicken recipe that is easy to prepare and perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Cooked rice or noodles (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Mix well to create the marinade.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for more flavor.
- Preheat your grill or a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess marinade to drip off.
- Grill or cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the chicken is nicely caramelized.
- While the chicken is cooking, pour the remaining marinade into a small saucepan. In a separate bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until smooth, then add to the saucepan.
- Bring the marinade to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly until it thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
- Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the heat and let it rest for a few minutes. Slice the chicken into strips.
- Serve the sliced chicken over cooked rice or noodles, drizzled with the thickened marinade. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the marinade.
- You can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts or tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg