Description
Sweet Chili Grilled Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish that transforms any meal into a delightful experience. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, combining the sweetness of chili sauce with savory soy sauce for a mouthwatering glaze. The chicken is marinated to perfection, grilled until juicy, and garnished with fresh green onions to elevate the presentation. Serve it alongside grilled vegetables, over rice, or in a refreshing salad for a complete meal that your family and friends will love. Minimal cleanup is guaranteed, making this dish as easy to prepare as it is to enjoy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
- 1 to 1.25 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Optional bell peppers (sliced into thin strips and lightly coated with olive oil and salt and pepper, to taste)
- Green onions (sliced into thin rounds for garnishing)
Instructions
- In a ziptop bag, combine sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and chicken. Seal and shake to coat.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour (overnight preferred).
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill marinated chicken (and optional bell peppers) for about 10 minutes or until cooked through, flipping occasionally.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (113g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg