Description
Sweet Chili Chicken Delight is a vibrant and flavorful baked chicken dish coated in a sweet and spicy chili sauce, accented with garlic and ginger. This easy-to-make recipe combines tender baked chicken pieces with a homemade sweet chili glaze, garnished with fresh green onions and lime slices, perfect served over rice or a fresh salad for a satisfying meal in just 45 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Seasoning
- 0.75-1 lb chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 Tbsp corn starch
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp red pepper
- Sliced bell peppers and jalapeños (amount as desired, suggested 1 cup combined)
Sweet Chili Sauce
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, minced
- 3/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1–2 Tbsp honey
Garnish
- 1 lime, sliced
- 3 Tbsp green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375ºF (190ºC) to ensure it’s at the right temperature before baking the chicken and vegetables.
- Prepare the Chicken: Cube the chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces. Place them in a bowl and toss with corn starch, black pepper, salt, and red pepper so that the chicken is evenly coated and seasoned.
- Bake the Chicken: Arrange the seasoned chicken pieces on a baking sheet along with sliced bell peppers and jalapeños. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Flip the chicken halfway through baking to promote even cooking and browning.
- Make Sweet Chili Sauce: While the chicken bakes, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and ginger, sautéing until fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the sweet chili sauce and honey, and allow the sauce to simmer for a few minutes to blend the flavors together well.
- Combine: Once the chicken and vegetables are cooked, pour the sweet chili sauce over them. Toss everything together thoroughly so the chicken pieces are nicely coated with the sauce.
- Serve: Plate the sauced chicken over cooked rice or a fresh salad according to your preference. Garnish with chopped green onions and lime slices to add a fresh and zesty finish to the dish.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of honey to control the sweetness of the sauce according to your taste.
- Use fresh bell peppers and jalapeños for added crunch and spice.
- This dish pairs well with steamed jasmine rice or a simple green salad.
- Flipping the chicken halfway during baking ensures even browning and cooking.
- For an extra kick, add more red pepper or fresh chili slices to the mix.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
