Description

Tender pieces of chicken coated in a sticky sweet chili sauce, this Sweet Chili Sauce Chicken is a quick and flavorful Asian-inspired dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete meal.

Ingredients

Chicken:

1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Sauce:

¾ cup sweet chili sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 cloves garlic (minced)
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Garnish:

2 green onions (sliced, for garnish)
Sesame seeds (for garnish, optional)

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Instructions

Coat the Chicken: Toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch until evenly coated.
Cook the Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet, cook chicken until golden brown and cooked through.
Prepare the Sauce: Whisk together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
Combine: Pour sauce over cooked chicken, simmer until thickened.
Garnish and Serve: Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

Serve over steamed rice, noodles, or in lettuce wraps.
Cook the chicken in batches for a crispier texture.
Use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken for a quicker version.