sweet chili chicken

Sweet Chili Chicken is sweet and spicy with flavors of garlic, fresh ginger, soy, and sweet chili sauce.

Sweet Chili Chicken

sweet chili sauce

soy sauce

apple cider vinegar

corn oil

lime juice

garlic (minced)

ginger

Salt and black pepper

chicken breasts

In a large zip-style bag add the marinade ingredients and push around on the outside of the bag with your fingers to combine.

Lightly flatten the chicken by placing one piece at a time inside a plastic bag or between two pieces of plastic wrap. Use a wooden rolling pin or a meat tenderizer to flatten the chicken slightly and make it even thickness.

Place each piece of flattened chicken into the marinade. Place in the refrigerator for 2 hours and up to 24 hours.

Preheat your gas grill to medium to high heat. If using a charcoal grill, pile charcoal bricks in the center of the bottom of the grill in a pile. Use lighter fluid to get them going. Wait until the flames are gone to spread the heated charcoal bricks out evenly in the grill.

Grill the chicken over medium to high heat for about 3-4 minutes on each side. Turn occasionally with tongs. Pour the remaining marinade over the chicken while it cooks. Cook until the internal temperature of the chicken is 165 degrees F.

Remove from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Enjoy with fresh, seasonal vegetables.

Easy sweet chili chicken is your answer to a quick weeknight dinner. Makes incredible leftovers and the homemade sweet chili sauce is so versatile!

Easy Sweet Chili Chicken

(120 milliliters) warm water

(180 grams) honey

(60 milliliters) rice vinegar

1 and 1/2 Tablespoons (12 grams) cornstarch

garlic

red pepper

Sriracha

salt

chicken breasts, cut into 2 inch pieces

sesame seeds and green onion

Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Lightly spray a baking pan with nonstick spray&#8211; I use a 10-inch casserole dish. Anything around this size works.

Combine the water, honey, rice vinegar, cornstarch, garlic, crushed red pepper, Sriracha, and salt together in a small saucepan over low heat. Bring to a simmer while whisking occasionally. Allow to simmer for 3 minutes. It will begin to rapidly thicken. Turn off the heat and set aside.

Arrange chicken in the prepared baking pan. Spread sauce on top, then turn the chicken over to make sure every inch is coated in the sauce.

Bake uncovered for about 30 minutes or until the chicken is completely cooked through. For extra color, I switch the oven to broil for the last few minutes. That is optional.

Sprinkle sesame seeds and green onion on top and serve the chicken with sauce from the pan. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

I loved this recipe, but as other commenters said, the sauce got watery. My friend and I made the sauce as directed. Any thoughts?

This was absolutely delicious! Served it over sticky rice. Very easy &amp; quick as promised. I’m gluten, dairy, &amp; soy free so was so happy to find a recipe for homemade sweet chili sauce. Just the right amount of heat.

Can you use bottled sweet chilli sauce? I know it is cheating, so asking for a friend, lol.

Loved it! The only thing I did different is partially precook the cut chicken pieces in a skillet to release some of the natural moisture in  the meat. I then drained off the watery liquid before putting the chicken in the baking dish so the sauce wouldn’t be watery. Worked great!

Sweet Chili Chicken is bite-sized pieces of seasoned chicken breasts nestled in a sweet and spicy sauce with a blend of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors.

boneless skinless chicken breasts, (about 1 pound)

(32 g) cornstarch

paprika

black pepper

canola oil, (for frying)

(68 g) Thai sweet chili sauce

sriracha sauce

garlic, (minced)

honey

white rice, (for serving)

green onions, (chopped for garnish)

sesame seeds, (for garnish)

Pat chicken dry. Cut into cubes.

Pat the chicken dry and cut each chicken breast into ½-inch cubes.

Combine cornstarch, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss chicken in seasonings.

In a large bowl, combine cornstarch, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken, tossing to coat.

Cook chicken. Tent to keep warm.

In a large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, add oil.* Once hot, add the chicken to the pan and cook until golden brown on all sides (about 5-7 minutes). Chicken is fully cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Transfer the chicken to a plate and tent to keep warm as you make the sauce.

Chicken

Cook sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, sriracha, garlic, ginger, and honey.

To the same skillet, add the Thai sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, sriracha, garlic, ginger, and honey. Stir together and cook until heated through.

Add cooked chicken to the sauce.

Add the cooked chicken back into the sauce and toss to coat evenly.

Serve over cooked rice.

Serve over cooked white rice, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.

Sauce

This Sweet Chili Chicken is such a tasty and easy recipe to make. Crispy chicken breast pieces coated in delicious sweet chili sauce. This dish has such amazing flavors, it will surely become your go to meal for busy weeknights!

all-purpose flour

cornstarch

chicken breast

vegetable oil (for frying)

sesame oil

butter

lime juice (freshly squeezed)

green onions (sliced)

red chili (sliced)

Prep the chicken:

Prep the chicken: In a large shallow plate, combine the flour, cornstarch and salt together. Dredge the chicken through the flour mixture and set aside.

Fry the chicken:

Fry the chicken: To a large skillet, add about ½ to ¾ inch of oil and heat it until it&#039;s at 350°F. Add the chicken to the skillet, make sure the pieces don&#039;t touch each other and fry on both sides until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer the cooked chicken to a paper towel lined plate and repeat with remaining chicken pieces.

Make the sauce:

Make the sauce: Discard all the oil from the skillet and add the sesame oil and butter and heat until the butter has melted. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until aromatic on low heat. Add the remaining sauce ingredients to the skillet, stir and cook for 1 minute.

Toss the chicken with the sauce:

Toss the chicken with the sauce: Transfer all the chicken to the skillet, toss well so the chicken is well coated and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes over low heat or until the chicken is heated through.

Garnish and serve:

Garnish and serve: Garnish with green onions and red chilies and serve.

Thai Sweet Chili Chicken recipe with sticky, sweet and savory sweet chili sauce. This Thai chicken is so good you will want to lick the plate!

oz. skinless boneless chicken breast/thigh,

oil (for deep-frying)

Thai sweet chili sauce

white sesame

cilantro leaves

corn starch

baking powder

water (ice cold)

cooking oil

Mix all the ingredients for the Batter until well combine. Add the chicken into the batter.

Heat up a wok/skillet with about two inches of oil. As soon as the oil is fully heated, deep-fry the chicken until golden brown. Transfer the chicken out to a dish lined with paper towels to sock up the excess oil.

Clean the wok/skillet and heat it up on medium heat. Add the oil and stir-fry the garlic until aromatic. Transfer the fried chicken into the wok, follow by the sweet chili sauce, lime juice and salt. Stir to coat the chicken well with the sweet chili sauce.

Dish out, garnish with the white sesame and cilantro leave. Serve immediately.

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Sweet chili chicken is an easy recipe with crispy chicken and Thai sweet chili sauce. This chicken recipe is so good you will want to lick the plate!

 
These insanely delicious Sweet Chili chicken thighs in air fryer bring a tasty combo of sticky, sweet, and spicy flavors. These air fryer chicken thighs are an easy meal to whip up any night. Air fry or bake in the oven - up to you.

Sticky Sweet Chili Chicken Thighs in Air Fryer

chicken thighs1 tbsp avocado oil

Sticky Glaze

tbsp oyster sauce1 tbsp sesame oil

Start by preheating your oven or air fryer to 375°F (190°C). 

Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel to ensure a crispy chicken skin.
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In a small bowl, mix the avocado oil, lemon pepper, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Rub this flavorful seasoning mix all over the chicken thighs, ensuring an even coating.
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Air fry: Air fry the chicken skin side down at 375 degrees for 15 minutes. 

Oven: Line the baking tray with parchment paper. Roast the chicken skin side down for 20 minutes at 400 degrees. Flip and roast for 10 minutes until the skin is crispy. 
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While the chicken is air fryer or roasting, prepare the sticky sauce. 

In a separate large bowl, whisk together the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, and oyster sauce. 
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Baste the chicken a few times with the sticky sauce while roasting or air frying. You want the chicken to be caramelized. I basted the chicken at least 4 times to get a nice coat of the glaze.

Add more 10 minutes of cooking time to the chicken or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
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For an extra crispy finish, turn on the broiler for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking. Keep a close eye to prevent burning and ensure that the chicken skin becomes beautifully caramelized.
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Once done, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Serve your Sticky Sweet Chilli Chicken Thighs over a bed of jasmine rice or with your favorite side dishes.

Absolutely unbelievable!! So much flavor and my whole family loved it!!

10/10. I love Carmen's recipes because they're so easy and incredibly delicious. This is definitely one of my new favorites.

All I can say is wow 👏 Even my kids loved this dish and they're tough to please lol. Made this 3 times in the last two weeks and it's our new household fav!!

I love this recipe, might be the best chicken thighs I've made. Sticky and full of flavor.

I made it spicier by adding more chili powder and now my mouth is on fire! Sorry haha!

Yup, basting it for couple of times is really the key for not ddrying and keeping it juicy, Good job on this one.

Crispy chicken tossed in a delicious sweet chili sauce with a mild kick and a hint of lime! This quick and easy sweet chili chicken is made with minimal ingredients. This main dish is ready in 30 minutes and it&#39;s better-than-takeout! If you&#39;re not a fan of shallow frying, I also share how to air fry the chicken in the Notes section below.

Quick &amp; Easy Sweet Chili Chicken

lb skinless boneless chicken thighs (or chicken breast)

cornstarch (or potato starch, add more if needed)

vegetable oil (or any neutral oil)

garlic powder

green onion (finely chopped for garnish (optional))

sriracha (optional)

honey (plain kind)

rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar

lime juice (or lemon juice, freshly squeezed)

lime zest (or lemon juice, freshly grated)

In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients as listed above. Set aside.

Dice each chicken thigh into 1.5-inch pieces and transfer to a large mixing bowl.

Season the chicken with salt, garlic powder and black pepper. Then add the cornstarch and toss until evenly coated ensuring no bald spots. Feel free to add more cornstarch if needed.

Heat vegetable oil in a large heavy bottomed pan or wok on medium heat. Fry chicken in small batches until golden brown and crispy, about 6-7 minutes in total. Flipping over halfway. (If you prefer to air fry the chicken, please see below Notes section for instructions)

Remove fried chicken from pan and transfer to a wire rack or a paper towel lined paper towels to remove excess oil.

Transfer chicken to a large bowl. Pour the sauce over top. Gently toss to mix. Garnish with green onions. Enjoy!

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Crispy chicken tossed in a delicious sweet chili sauce with a mild kick and a hint of lime! This quick and easy sweet chili chicken is made with minimal ingredients. This main dish is ready in 30 minutes and it's better-than-takeout!

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