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Sweet Chili Chicken Recipe

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Sweet Chili Chicken is an easy, bold-flavored main dish featuring crispy pan-fried chicken bites glazed in a sticky sweet chili sauce. This takeout-style chicken recipe is perfect for weeknights and delivers a balance of sweet, spicy, and savory flavor in every bite. Serve over rice or noodles for a quick, crowd-pleasing dinner!

Ingredients

  • For the Chicken:
  • 1.5 to 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • For the Marinade/Glaze:
  • 1 cup sweet chili sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • To Serve:
  • Steamed jasmine or basmati rice, or noodles
  • 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine chicken with sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Marinate for 15–30 minutes.
  2. In a separate bowl, season cornstarch with salt and pepper. Remove chicken from marinade (reserve sauce) and coat in cornstarch.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken in batches for 4–5 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through.
  4. Drain cooked chicken on paper towels. Reduce heat to medium, pour reserved marinade into the pan, and simmer until thickened.
  5. Return chicken to the pan and toss to coat in the sticky glaze.
  6. Serve over rice or noodles, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

  • Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
  • Substitute cornstarch with arrowroot or potato starch.
  • Add stir-fried veggies like bell peppers or snap peas.
  • Use gluten-free soy sauce and check labels for a gluten-free version.
  • Bake instead of fry for a lighter option (400°F for 20–25 minutes).

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