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Sweet Chili Chicken: A Delicious Recipe for Spicy Flavor Lovers

This Sweet Chili Chicken stir-fry features tender chicken marinated in a delicious sweet chili sauce, complemented by vibrant bell peppers and broccoli. Quick and easy to prepare, it’s perfect for a weeknight dinner and can be served over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
  • 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
  • Cooked rice or noodles, for serving

Instructions

### Sweet Chili Chicken Stir-Fry

This Sweet Chili Chicken is a delightful stir-fry featuring tender chicken pieces marinated in a flavorful sweet chili sauce, paired with vibrant bell peppers and broccoli. It’s a quick and easy dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner, served over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal.

#### Ingredients
– **1 pound** boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
– **1 cup** sweet chili sauce
– **2 tablespoons** soy sauce
– **1 tablespoon** rice vinegar
– **2 cloves** garlic, minced
– **1 teaspoon** fresh ginger, grated
– **1 tablespoon** cornstarch
– **2 tablespoons** vegetable oil
– **1 red bell pepper**, sliced
– **1 green bell pepper**, sliced
– **1 cup** broccoli florets
– **1 tablespoon** sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
– **2 green onions**, chopped (for garnish)
– **Cooked rice or noodles**, for serving

#### Instructions
1. **Prepare the Chicken**: Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces (about 1 to 1.5 inches).
2. **Make the Marinade**: In a medium bowl, combine sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Whisk until well combined.
3. **Marinate the Chicken**: Add chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Marinate for at least 30 minutes (or longer in the fridge for enhanced flavor).
4. **Prepare the Vegetables**: Slice the red and green bell peppers into thin strips and rinse the broccoli florets under cold water, cutting them into smaller pieces if necessary.
5. **Cook the Chicken**: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken, leaving space between pieces. Cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
6. **Cook the Vegetables**: In the same skillet, add sliced bell peppers and broccoli. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp. Optionally, pour a splash of leftover marinade over the vegetables while cooking.
7. **Combine Everything**: Return the chicken to the skillet. Pour remaining marinade over chicken and vegetables, stirring to coat.
8. **Thicken the Sauce**: Mix cornstarch with a tablespoon of water to create a slurry. Pour into the skillet while stirring continuously. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
9. **Serve**: Serve the sweet chili chicken over cooked rice or noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

#### Notes
– For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate longer if time allows.
– Adjust the amount of sweet chili sauce based on your preferred spice level.
– This dish is great for meal prep and can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for leftovers.

#### Prep Time
15 minutes (plus marinating time)

#### Cook Time
15 minutes

#### Total Time
30 minutes (plus marinating time)

#### Yield
4 servings

Notes

  • For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate longer if time allows.
  • Adjust the amount of sweet chili sauce based on your preferred spice level.
  • This dish is great for meal prep and can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for leftovers.