Ingredients
Bringing this dish to life doesn’t require a long list of ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need to create your own Sticky Sweet Chili Chicken:
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped for garnish
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Salt and pepper, to taste
If you’re out of soy sauce, tamari or coconut aminos can serve as great substitutes. And if fresh ginger isn’t available, ground ginger will do the trick in a pinch.
Instructions
Let’s get cooking! Follow these simple steps to make your own Sticky Sweet Chili Chicken:
- Start by seasoning the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger. This will be your marinade and sauce.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken pieces, cooking until they are browned on all sides, about 6-8 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to medium and pour the sauce over the chicken. Stir to coat each piece thoroughly.
- Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and the chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes. The sauce should be glossy and sticky, clinging to the chicken beautifully.
- Transfer the chicken to a serving dish and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
A tip from my kitchen: Don’t rush the sauce! Allowing it to thicken properly is the key to achieving that irresistible sticky texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International