Sweet Chili Chicken Chinese
Sweet Chili Chicken Chinese is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and a luscious sweet-spicy sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings, offering an explosion of flavors that will leave your taste buds craving more. With a balance of lean protein and vibrant veggies, this dish not only satisfies but also nourishes. Serve it over rice or quinoa for a complete meal everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup mixed bell peppers (chopped)
- 3 green onions (sliced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Wash and chop the vegetables. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add chopped bell peppers and minced garlic to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Make the Sauce: In a bowl, mix sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, and rice vinegar until blended.
- Combine Everything: Pour the sauce over chicken and vegetables in the skillet. Stir to coat evenly and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg