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Irresistible Sweet Chili Chicken Recipe Ready in 25 Minutes

Sweet Chili Chicken Recipe | Recipe | Chinese cooking recipes, Chicken dishes recipes, Healthy recip

A simple and delicious sweet chili chicken recipe that combines tender chicken with a sweet and spicy sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 500g chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger, grated
  • 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 green onion, chopped
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned and fully cooked, about 6-8 minutes.
  3. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
  4. In the same pan, add garlic and ginger. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Mix sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, water, and cornstarch in a bowl.
  6. Pour the sauce into the pan and stir until thickened.
  7. Add the cooked chicken and bell pepper to the pan. Stir to coat evenly.
  8. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the pepper softens slightly.
  9. Garnish with green onion and sesame seeds.
  10. Serve hot with rice.

Notes

  • Adjust the amount of sweet chili sauce for more or less sweetness.
  • For extra heat, add chopped chili peppers.
  • Use chicken thighs for a juicier texture.

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