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Sticky Sweet Chilli Chicken

Sticky Sweet Chilli Chicken: Your New Favorite Weeknight Delight

Sticky Sweet Chilli Chicken is a quick gluten-free dish bringing sweet and spicy flavors for an enjoyable weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marination Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 600 grams Chicken breasts Use diced chicken breast or thighs for juiciness
  • 3 cloves Garlic (finely chopped) Fresh garlic enhances flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger (grated) Fresh contributes warmth and spice
For the Glaze
  • 1/2 cup Tomato ketchup Low-sugar options work well
  • 1/4 cup Light soy sauce Use gluten-free for dietary restrictions
  • 1/3 cup Sweet chilli sauce Adjust based on heat preference
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Sunflower oil Can be replaced with other neutral oils

Equipment

  • Frying pan
  • mixing bowl
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Sticky Sweet Chilli Chicken
  1. Begin by dicing your chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. In a mixing bowl, combine the diced chicken with tomato ketchup, chopped garlic, grated ginger, light soy sauce, and sweet chilli sauce.
  2. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, then refrigerate the marinated chicken for 15 to 30 minutes.
  3. Heat a generous splash of sunflower oil in a frying pan over medium-low heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook undisturbed for about 5 minutes.
  4. Continue cooking the chicken for an additional 5 minutes until cooked through and tender.
  5. Remove the pan from heat, plate your Sticky Sweet Chilli Chicken alongside sticky rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 150gramsCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Adjust ingredient amounts based on serving size and personal preference for sweetness and spice level.

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