Ingredients
– 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
– 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
– 1 red bell pepper, chopped
– 1 green bell pepper, chopped
– 1 cup broccoli florets
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
– 1/4 cup soy sauce
– 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
– 1 tablespoon honey
– 1 tablespoon lime juice
– 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening)
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Chopped green onions (for garnish)
– Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
Follow these easy steps to prepare your Sweet Chili Chicken:
1. Prepare Chicken: Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
2. Heat Oil: In a large skillet or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
3. Cook Chicken: Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
4. Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the chopped red and green bell peppers, broccoli, garlic, and ginger. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
5. Make Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, honey, and lime juice. Pour the sauce over the vegetables in the skillet.
6. Add Chicken Back: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to coat the chicken and vegetables in the sauce.
7. Thicken (Optional): If a thicker sauce is desired, add the cornstarch mixture to the skillet and stir until the sauce thickens.
8. Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
9. Garnish: Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
10. Serve: Transfer the Sweet Chili Chicken to a serving dish.
By following these steps, you will create a delicious Sweet Chili Chicken dish that is both visually appealing and mouth-wateringly tasty!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 25g