Name: Sweet Chili Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 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

Deliciously sweet and spicy chicken tenderloins, coated in a rich chili sauce.

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 chicken tenderloins, cornstarch, paprika, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Make sure the chicken is fully coated. Set aside.
Over medium heat, add 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 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 sweet chili sauce, low sodium soy sauce, seasoned rice vinegar, red pepper flakes, minced garlic, grated ginger, paprika, and 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 sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for a few hours before cooking.
Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes based on your spice preference.

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

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 300
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 500mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 70mg