Description
Sweet Chili Chicken is a delightful fusion of sweet and spicy flavors that makes for an easy yet impressive weeknight dinner or a special occasion meal. This one-pan recipe features tender chicken pieces and vibrant vegetables, all roasted together for maximum flavor with minimal cleanup. In just 30 minutes, you can enjoy a dish that’s not only delicious but also customizable to suit your taste preferences. Perfect for families or when hosting friends, Sweet Chili Chicken promises to satisfy everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 0.75–1 lb chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 Tbsp corn starch
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 small red bell pepper
- 1 small orange bell pepper
- 1 jalapeño, sliced
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, minced
- ¾ cup sweet chili sauce
- 1–2 Tbsp honey
- 1 lime, sliced
- 3 Tbsp green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375ºF.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chicken cubes with corn starch, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes.
- Drizzle olive oil on a baking sheet and arrange the seasoned chicken evenly. Add bell peppers and jalapeños around the chicken.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF.
- While chicken bakes, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; add ginger and garlic, cooking for about one minute. Stir in sweet chili sauce and honey; simmer briefly.
- Pour the sauce over the baked chicken and mix thoroughly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (113g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg