Sweet Chili Chicken

Sweet Chili Chicken are chicken bites coated in a thick sauce that balances flavors of sweet, tangy, and savory. A full meal in just 30 minutes!

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 354kcal

Author Brandie Skibinski

Ingredients

For the chicken:

1 pound chicken tenderloins, cubed (can use boneless chicken thighs or breasts)
¼ cup cornstarch
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
2 Tablespoons oil (avocado, light olive oil, etc.)

For the sauce:

½ cup sweet chili sauce
¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
2 Tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated (or ¼ teaspoon ground ginger)
2 teaspoons paprika
2 Tablespoons honey

For topping (optional)

2 Tablespoons sliced green onions
1 Tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions

To a bowl or ziploc bag, add 1 pound chicken tenderloins, cubed, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder and 1/4 teaspoon onion powder. Make sure the chicken is fully coated. Set aside.
Over medium heat, add 2 Tablespoons oil. After a few minutes, when the oil is hot, add the seasoned chicken. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until the juices run clear. Flip the chicken over halfway through to get both sides golden brown.
You can add additional oil if the chicken starts to stick. If using a nonstick pan, you may not need additional oil, but if using a stainless steel pan, you may need more oil.
To the skillet, add 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce, , ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce, 2 Tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 4 garlic cloves, minced, 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated, 2 teaspoons paprika and 2 Tablespoons honey. Stir for 2-3 minutes or until the sauce is thicker.
NOTE: Chicken will have an internal temperature of 165F degrees when ready.
Top with 2 Tablespoons sliced green onions and 1 Tablespoon sesame seeds.

Notes

Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.

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