30-Minute Sweet Chili Chicken - Crispy & Irresistible!
A quick and flavorful dish featuring crispy chicken coated in a sweet and spicy chili sauce.
Ingredients
- Chicken Breast: 1.5 to 2 pounds of boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Sweet Chili Sauce: 1 cup
- Soy Sauce: 2 tablespoons
- Garlic: 4 cloves minced
- Ginger: 1 tablespoon minced
- Vegetable Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Cornstarch: ¼ cup
- Salt and Pepper: To taste
- Green Onions: 2 sliced
- Sesame Seeds: 1 tablespoon
- Rice or Noodles: For serving
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- Coat the chicken evenly with cornstarch.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken until golden and crispy, about 5-6 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté garlic and ginger for 1 minute.
- Add sweet chili sauce and soy sauce, stirring to combine.
- Return the chicken to the pan and toss to coat evenly.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve hot with rice or noodles.
Notes
- For extra heat, add red pepper flakes or sriracha.
- Use homemade sweet chili sauce for better flavor control.
- Cut chicken uniformly for even cooking.