Description
This Sweet Chili Chicken recipe is a perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors, creating a delightful dish that is sure to impress. Tender chicken breasts are marinated in a flavorful blend of sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, and aromatic seasonings, then grilled to juicy perfection. Serve this delicious chicken with your favorite seasonal vegetables for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Sweet Chili Chicken Marinade
- 2–3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons corn oil
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sweet Chili Chicken Marinade
In a large zip-style bag, combine all marinade ingredients.
- Flatten the Chicken
Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap and flatten slightly using a meat tenderizer.
- Marinate Chicken
Place flattened chicken in marinade, refrigerate for 2-24 hours.
- Preheat Grill
Preheat gas grill to medium-high heat or prepare charcoal grill.
- Grill Chicken
Grill chicken for 3-4 minutes per side, basting with marinade until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Rest and Serve
Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
