Print

Sticky Sweet Chili Chicken Skillet with Rice

Close-up of Sticky Sweet Chili Chicken Skillet pieces glazed in sauce and topped with green onions, served over white rice in a bowl.
Print Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Make this easy one-pan dinner featuring pan-seared chicken thighs coated in a sticky sweet chili glaze, cooked with aromatics and served over rice.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water (slurry)
  • 2 cups cooked white rice, for serving
  • 2 green onions, sliced, for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken pieces lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
  4. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth, sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring to combine.
  6. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir the cornstarch slurry and pour it into the simmering sauce. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken, about 2 minutes.
  7. Serve the sticky sweet chili chicken immediately over the cooked white rice. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

  • Use chicken breasts if you prefer, but adjust cooking time to prevent drying out.
  • For extra spice, add a pinch of red pepper flakes when you add the garlic and ginger.
  • You can substitute brown rice for white rice if desired.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://epicureempire.com/sticky-sweet-chili-chicken-skillet-with-rice/