Name: Sweet Chili Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 pound chicken tenderloins (cubed, can use boneless chicken thighs); 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder; 2 Tablespoons oil (avocado, light olive oil, etc.); 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce; 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce; 2 Tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional); 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated (or 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger); 2 teaspoons paprika; 2 Tablespoons honey; 2 Tablespoons sliced green onions; 1 Tablespoon sesame seeds

Description

A delicious sweet chili chicken recipe that’s easy to prepare and packed with flavor!

Ingredients

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1 pound chicken tenderloins (cubed, can use boneless chicken thighs)
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
2 Tablespoons oil (avocado, light olive oil, etc.)
1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
2 Tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated (or 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger)
2 teaspoons paprika
2 Tablespoons honey
2 Tablespoons sliced green onions
1 Tablespoon sesame seeds

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Instructions

To a bowl or ziploc bag, add 1 pound chicken tenderloins, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon onion powder. Make sure the chicken is fully coated. Set aside.
Over medium heat, add 2 Tablespoons oil. After a few minutes, when the oil is hot, add the seasoned chicken. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until the juices run clear. Flip the chicken over halfway through to get both sides golden brown.
You can add additional oil if the chicken starts to stick. If using a nonstick pan, you may not need additional oil, but if using a stainless steel pan, you may need more oil.
To the skillet, add 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce, 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce, 2 Tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 4 garlic cloves, minced, 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated, 2 teaspoons paprika, and 2 Tablespoons honey. Stir for 2-3 minutes or until the sauce is thicker. Chicken will have an internal temperature of 165F degrees when ready.
Top with 2 Tablespoons sliced green onions and 1 Tablespoon sesame seeds.

Notes

This dish pairs well with rice or noodles.
For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free soy sauce.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 310
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 750mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 70mg