Description
A vibrant dish featuring tender chicken pieces coated in a sticky sweet chili sauce, enhanced with garlic and lime for a delicious balance of flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, minced garlic, and lime juice until smooth.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Season chicken pieces generously with salt and pepper.
- Add seasoned chicken to the skillet and sear for 5-7 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken, stirring to coat evenly.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes sticky.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve immediately.
Notes
Make the sauce ahead of time for easy cooking. Can be made in an air fryer for a healthier take.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg