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Sweet Chili Chicken Recipe: Easy, Flavor-Packed & Perfect for Any Weeknight


  • Author: ELENE
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

Oven-baked chicken cubes and colorful bell peppers tossed in a sweet, garlicky chili sauce with a hint of honey. Perfect over rice, salad, or in wraps.


Ingredients

For the Chicken:

  • ¾ to 1 lb chicken breasts, cubed
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, more or less to taste)
  • 1 small red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 small orange bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 jalapeño, sliced (optional)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Sweet Chili Sauce:

  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch ginger, minced
  • ¾ cup sweet chili sauce
  • 12 tbsp honey

Garnish:

  • 1 lime, sliced
  • 3 tbsp green onions, chopped


Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Prep Chicken: Cube the chicken into 1-inch pieces. Toss in a bowl with cornstarch, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes until evenly coated.
  3. Prepare the Pan: Lightly oil a baking sheet. Spread the chicken out so pieces don’t overlap. Add bell peppers and jalapeños around the chicken.
  4. Bake: Place in oven for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through. Ensure internal temp reaches 165°F.
  5. Make the Sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add minced garlic and ginger; sauté for 1 minute. Stir in sweet chili sauce and honey; simmer for another minute. Remove from heat.
  6. Combine: Once chicken is done, pour sauce over chicken and veggies. Toss to coat. Optionally return to oven for 5 more minutes to caramelize.
  7. Serve: Serve over jasmine rice, cauliflower rice, salad, or in wraps/lettuce cups. Garnish with green onions and lime wedges.

Notes

For more heat, add sriracha or extra red pepper flakes. Can be meal-prepped and stored up to 4 days.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Oven-Baked
  • Cuisine: Asian-Inspired