Description

Sweet Chili Chicken Delight is a vibrant and flavorful baked chicken dish, featuring tender chicken breasts baked with bell peppers and jalapeños, then coated in a luscious homemade sweet chili sauce made with garlic, ginger, honey, and butter. This easy-to-make recipe combines a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors, perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Seasoning

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

Vegetables and Garnish

Bell peppers, sliced (quantity as desired)
Jalapeños, sliced (quantity as desired)
1 lime, sliced
3 Tbsp green onions, chopped

Sweet Chili Sauce

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

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Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375ºF (190ºC) to prepare for baking the chicken and vegetables, ensuring the cooking environment is optimal for even baking.
Prepare the Chicken: Cube the chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces. In a mixing bowl, toss the chicken with corn starch, black pepper, salt, and red pepper powder until all pieces are evenly coated and seasoned.
Bake the Chicken and Vegetables: Spread the seasoned chicken pieces on a baking sheet along with sliced bell peppers and jalapeños. Place the sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes. Flip the chicken halfway through the baking time to promote even cooking and browning.
Make Sweet Chili Sauce: While the chicken is baking, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and ginger, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in the sweet chili sauce and honey, allowing the mixture to simmer gently for a few minutes to blend and deepen the flavors.
Combine Chicken with Sauce: Once baking is complete and the chicken is cooked through, transfer the chicken and vegetables to a bowl. Pour the prepared sweet chili sauce over them and toss thoroughly to ensure every piece is coated in the flavorful sauce.
Serve: Plate the sauced chicken over steamed rice or a fresh salad. Garnish generously with chopped green onions and lime slices for a fresh, zesty finish that enhances the dish’s flavor.

Notes

You can adjust the amount of honey according to your preferred level of sweetness.
Slicing bell peppers and jalapeños uniformly helps them cook evenly alongside the chicken.
For extra spice, add more red pepper or jalapeños to taste.
This dish pairs wonderfully with jasmine rice or a crisp green salad.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Asian Fusion