Description
Sweet Chili Chicken is a flavorful dish made with marinated chicken thighs, grilled to perfection and served with a sweet and tangy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, vegetable oil, sesame oil, and black pepper. Whisk until well blended.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for more flavor.
- Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess marinade to drip off. Reserve the marinade for later use.
- Grill or cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- While the chicken is cooking, pour the reserved marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes to thicken.
- Once the chicken is cooked, brush it with the thickened marinade and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Slice the chicken and serve it garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes to the marinade.
- Serve the chicken over rice or quinoa for a complete meal.
- 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: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg