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Sweet Chili Chicken Bake with Garlic, Ginger, and Lime Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Asian Fusion

Description

Sweet Chili Chicken Delight is a flavorful baked chicken dish that combines tender cubed chicken breasts with a tangy, sweet chili sauce infused with garlic, ginger, and honey. This 45-minute recipe offers a balanced spice profile with red pepper and jalapeños, garnished with fresh lime and green onions for a zesty finish. Perfect served over rice or a fresh salad for a delicious, family-friendly 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

  • Sliced bell peppers (quantity as preferred, about 1 cup)
  • Sliced jalapeños (about 1-2, adjust to taste)
  • 3 Tbsp green onions, chopped
  • 1 lime, sliced

Sauce

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375ºF (190ºC) to prepare for baking the chicken and vegetables.
  2. Prepare the Chicken: Cube the chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces. Toss them in a bowl with corn starch, black pepper, salt, and red pepper to evenly coat and season the chicken.
  3. Bake the Chicken: Spread the seasoned chicken pieces on a baking sheet along with sliced bell peppers and jalapeños. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through to ensure even cooking and browning.
  4. Make Sweet Chili Sauce: While the chicken bakes, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and ginger and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in the sweet chili sauce and honey, and let it simmer gently for a few minutes to blend the flavors.
  5. Combine: Once the chicken is cooked, pour the prepared sweet chili sauce over it. Toss everything together well to ensure the chicken pieces are fully coated in the sauce.
  6. Serve: Plate the sauced chicken over rice or fresh salad as desired. Garnish with chopped green onions and lime slices for a fresh and zesty finish.

Notes

  • You can adjust the amount of red pepper and jalapeños to control the spiciness.
  • Use fresh lime juice for extra zestiness if desired.
  • This recipe pairs well with steamed jasmine rice or a crisp green salad.
  • Ensure the chicken is spread out evenly on the baking sheet for best roasting results.
  • For a gluten-free version, verify that the sweet chili sauce is gluten-free and substitute corn starch with arrowroot powder if preferred.

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