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Close-up of crispy Sweet Chili Dragon Chicken pieces coated in glossy sauce and garnished with green onions, served over white rice.

Sweet Chili Dragon Chicken

The sweet chili glaze brings just enough heat to make this dish exciting without overpowering it.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Asian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp oil

For the Sauce

  • 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil

Instructions
 

  • Toss the sliced chicken with cornstarch in a bowl until coated.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Pan-fry the chicken until it is golden brown and cooked through.
  • While the chicken cooks, mix the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil in a small bowl.
  • Pour the sauce mixture into the pan with the chicken. Toss everything together until the chicken is fully coated and the sauce becomes sticky.
  • Serve the Sweet Chili Dragon Chicken hot, perhaps with steamed rice.

Notes

This dish appeals to spice lovers who want bold flavor without excessive heat.
By Hanna Foster, Adaptation Specialist at Recipes by Betty.
Keyword Asian Cuisine, Asian Recipes, Easy Asian Food, Sweet Chili Dragon Chicken, sweet spicy chicken