Name: Sweet Chili Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 pound chicken tenderloins (cubed, can use boneless chicken thighs); 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder; 2 Tablespoons oil (avocado, light olive oil, etc.); 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce; 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce; 2 Tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional); 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated (or 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger); 2 teaspoons paprika; 2 Tablespoons honey; 2 Tablespoons sliced green onions; 1 Tablespoon sesame seeds

Description

A delicious sweet and spicy chicken dish, perfect for any occasion!

Ingredients

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1 pound chicken tenderloins (cubed, can use boneless chicken thighs)
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
2 Tablespoons oil (avocado, light olive oil, etc.)
1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
2 Tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated (or 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger)
2 teaspoons paprika
2 Tablespoons honey
2 Tablespoons sliced green onions
1 Tablespoon sesame seeds

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Instructions

To a bowl or ziploc bag, add 1 pound chicken tenderloins, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder and 1/4 teaspoon onion powder. Make sure the chicken is fully coated. Set aside.
Over medium heat, add 2 Tablespoons oil. After a few minutes, when the oil is hot, add the seasoned chicken. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until the juices run clear. Flip the chicken over halfway through to get both sides golden brown.
You can add additional oil if the chicken starts to stick. If using a nonstick pan, you may not need additional oil, but if using a stainless steel pan, you may need more oil.
To the skillet, add 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce, 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce, 2 Tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 4 garlic cloves, minced, 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated, 2 teaspoons paprika and 2 Tablespoons honey. Stir for 2-3 minutes or until the sauce is thicker. Chicken will have an internal temperature of 165F degrees when ready.
Top with 2 Tablespoons sliced green onions and 1 Tablespoon sesame seeds.

Notes

Serves 4-6 people.
Feel free to adjust the spiciness by adding more or less red pepper flakes.
This recipe is great served over rice or noodles.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 300
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 70mg