Sweet Chili Chicken

Name: Sweet Chili Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3-4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast half, cut into 1 inch dice; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon gingerroot, peeled and minced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 green onions, chopped; 2 cups spinach, stems removed; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped; 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 3 tablespoons Thai sweet chili sauce (red pepper jelly may be substituted, but don't use Asian chili paste); 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce

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Submitted by Cookin-jo

"The "chili" in this recipe comes from Thai sweet chili sauce and it gives this dish both sweetness and a very slight touch of heat. When I make this for my family I omit the spinach and cilantro, and I often substitute a sweet onion for the green onions. Easily doubled. Adapted from Bonnie Stern."

Sweet Chili Chicken created by Caroline Cooks

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ingredients

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast half, cut into 1 inch dice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon gingerroot, peeled and minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 green onions, chopped
2 cups spinach, stems removed
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
3 tablespoons Thai sweet chili sauce (red pepper jelly may be substituted, but don't use Asian chili paste)
2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce

directions

Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add ginger, green onions and garlic and stir 30 seconds.
Add chicken cubes and stir-fry 2 or 3 minutes, until browned.
Mix the hoisin, chili sauce and soy sauce and add to the chicken.
Cook until chicken is fully cooked.
Add spinach and cook a minute until just wilted.
Serve over rice and garnish with cilantro.
If you prefer a thick sauce combine a teaspoon of cornstarch with a bit of water and stir in until sauce thickens.
Leftovers make a good wrap filling with additional vegetables.

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review by emilymlewis214

2/12/2015

I followed the recipe to a tee and it was a huge hit! I wasn't sure based on the ingredient list but I happened to have them all in my fridge and boy, am I ever glad I went for it! Try it! If you like Asian food, it's really good!!! I served mine over white rice. For those following a low carb diet, it would be equally delicious over cauliflower rice.
review by Xyroh

4/4/2013

Very easy. Couldn't get sweet chili sauce out in the boonies, so I used sriracha (rooster sauce) and about a half tablespoon of sugar. Worked great! Will make this again soon!
review by Crunchy Numbers

10/1/2010

We really liked this! Not too many ingredients and pretty fast to prepare.
review by Debbera

5/15/2010

Totally Asian, totally delicious!
review by Taber

4/25/2010

We really liked this! I did a bare bones treatment of this, using a little dried ginger instead of root ginger and leaving out the spinach, cilantro, and hoisin (none of them were handy in my kitchen), and still got a delicious sauce and terrific chicken. I served it over some rice cooked in chicken stock and with roasted asparagus on the side. Mmmmmm.... I'll definitely be making this again.