Easy Sweet Chili Chicken Recipe
This Easy Sweet Chili Chicken Recipe is the ultimate quick dinner fix! Made with juicy chicken pieces glazed in a sticky, sweet, and mildly spicy chili sauce, it's ready in just 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish is bursting with bold flavor and requires only a handful of ingredients. Serve it with stir-fried vegetables, lettuce wraps, or enjoy it solo—either way, it's sure to satisfy.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar optional
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar optional
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water optional for thickening
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for garnish
- 2 green onions sliced (for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown and fully cooked (4–5 minutes per side).
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Reduce heat and stir in the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, and honey. Mix to coat the chicken.
- Let simmer for 3–5 minutes until the sauce thickens. Add a cornstarch slurry if desired for extra thickness.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
- Serve hot with your choice of sides like stir-fried veggies or lettuce wraps.