Description

Sweet Chili Chicken Delight is a vibrant and flavorful baked chicken dish featuring tender cubed chicken breasts coated in a sweet and spicy chili sauce with garlic and ginger. Baked alongside colorful peppers and jalapeños, this easy-to-make recipe delivers a delightful balance of heat and sweetness, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual meal served over rice or salad.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken

0.75–1 lb chicken breasts, cubed
1 Tbsp corn starch
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp red pepper
1 sliced bell pepper (optional, based on instructions)
1–2 sliced jalapeños (optional, based on instructions)

For the Sweet Chili Sauce

1 Tbsp butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 inch ginger, minced
3/4 cup sweet chili sauce
1–2 Tbsp honey

For Garnish

1 lime, sliced
3 Tbsp green onions, chopped

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Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375ºF (190ºC) to prepare for baking the chicken and vegetables.
Prepare the Chicken: Cube the chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces. In a bowl, toss the chicken with corn starch, black pepper, salt, and red pepper to coat and season evenly.
Bake the Chicken: Spread the seasoned chicken pieces on a baking sheet along with sliced bell peppers and jalapeños. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through to ensure even cooking and browning.
Make the Sweet Chili Sauce: While the chicken bakes, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and ginger and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in the sweet chili sauce and honey, allowing it to simmer gently for a few minutes so the flavors meld.
Combine: Once the chicken is fully cooked, pour the prepared sweet chili sauce over it. Toss everything together thoroughly to coat the chicken pieces completely in the flavorful sauce.
Serve: Serve the sauced chicken over cooked rice or a fresh salad as desired. Garnish with chopped green onions and lime slices for a fresh, zesty finish.

Notes

You can adjust the amount of red pepper to make the dish milder or spicier according to your preference.
For best results, use fresh garlic and ginger to enhance the flavor of the sauce.
Serve with steamed rice or a crisp green salad to balance the heat and sweetness of the sauce.
Make sure to flip the chicken halfway through baking to ensure even browning and cook.
Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated gently on the stovetop.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Asian Fusion