🔥 Sweet Chili Chicken Recipe
Sticky, Sweet, and Slightly Spicy – The Perfect Weeknight Dinner!
If you’re craving something quick, flavorful, and better than takeout, this Sweet Chili Chicken is your new go-to. Juicy chicken pieces glazed with a homemade (or store-bought!) sweet chili sauce – it’s crispy, sticky, and full of flavor. Perfect for busy nights or impressing guests with minimal effort.
This recipe takes under 30 minutes and pairs perfectly with jasmine rice, noodles, or even lettuce wraps for a low-carb twist!
📝 Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 500g (1 lb) boneless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp cornstarch (for crispiness)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp oil (vegetable or sesame)
For the Sauce:
- ½ cup sweet chili sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger (optional but flavorful)
- 1 tsp chili flakes (optional for extra heat)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prepare Chicken:
In a bowl, toss chicken pieces with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until well coated. - Cook Chicken:
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until golden brown and cooked through (about 5–7 minutes). Remove from pan and set aside. - Make the Sauce:
In the same pan, reduce heat to medium and add garlic and ginger. Sauté for 30 seconds. Then pour in sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, and chili flakes. Stir well. - Combine:
Return the chicken to the pan and toss to coat evenly in the sauce. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until thick and sticky. - Serve:
Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Serve over rice, noodles, or in wraps.
🌟 Tips & Variations
- Crispy Option: Air fry or deep fry the chicken after coating in cornstarch for extra crunch.
- Vegetarian Twist: Use tofu or cauliflower instead of chicken.
- Homemade Sweet Chili Sauce: Combine ½ cup water, ¼ cup sugar, ¼ cup rice vinegar, 1 tbsp sambal oelek or crushed chili, and 1 tsp cornstarch.
