Description
This Irresistible Sweet Chili Chicken Recipe is a perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors, ready in under 30 minutes! Tender chicken coated in a luscious glaze made with sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, honey, and zesty lime juice. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. Serve with rice, noodles, or veggies for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp ginger powder
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and season with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and reaches 165°F internally.
- In a bowl, whisk sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, honey, garlic powder, ginger powder, and lime juice.
- Pour sauce over cooked chicken and simmer for 2-3 minutes until glaze thickens.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Notes
- For extra spice, add red pepper flakes or sriracha to the glaze.
- Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Great with rice, noodles, or stir-fried vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 320 Kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: sweet chili chicken, easy chicken recipe, sweet and spicy chicken, 30-minute meal, Asian chicken dinner