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A plate of crispy Asian sweet chili chicken garnished with fresh herbs and sliced vegetables, served alongside steamed rice.

Zesty Asian Sweet Chili Chicken: A Flavorful Culinary Escape

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Experience a burst of Asian-inspired flavors with our Zesty Asian Sweet Chili Chicken. This vibrant dish combines tender chicken strips coated in a spicy, sweet, and savory sauce, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or impressing guests with an exotic twist. Made with a zesty sauce, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds, and served over fluffy rice, it’s a healthy and flavorful culinary escape that will delight your taste buds.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into strips
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • Optional: sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
  • Cooked jasmine or basmati rice for serving

Instructions

  1. Start by cutting your chicken into even strips to ensure uniform cooking. Marinate the chicken briefly in soy sauce and rice vinegar for added flavor.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and rice vinegar. Set aside.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken strips and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, pour in the prepared sauce and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, tossing to coat evenly with the sauce. Cook for another minute.
  5. Transfer the chicken to a serving plate, garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, and serve hot over steamed rice or grains.

Notes

  • Ensure chicken strips are uniformly sized for even cooking.
  • You can substitute chicken with tofu, shrimp, or beef for variety.
  • Adjust the amount of sweet chili sauce for more or less heat and sweetness.
  • Garnish with additional green onions or sesame seeds for extra flavor and presentation.
  • Author: Emma Bloomfield
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Gluten-Free option available

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 330 Kcal
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg