Sweet Chili Chicken Grilled
Sweet Chili Chicken Grilled is a tantalizing dish that beautifully blends sweet and spicy flavors, making it perfect for summer barbecues or family dinners. This easy-to-follow recipe features juicy chicken marinated in a luscious sweet chili sauce and grilled to smoky perfection. Serve it alongside fresh veggies or rice for a complete meal that’s sure to leave everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tbsp)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes.
- Place chicken breasts in a zip-top bag or shallow dish and pour half of the marinade over them. Marinate for at least 1 hour (or overnight for best flavor).
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375°F).
- Remove chicken from the marinade (discard leftover marinade) and lightly brush with olive oil.
- Grill chicken for about 6 minutes on each side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- In the last few minutes of grilling, brush additional sweet chili sauce on top for extra flavor.
- Serve immediately with your choice of sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 grilled chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Marinating overnight enhances flavor significantly. Substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp for a different protein option. Fresh herbs like cilantro or mint can elevate the dish.