INGREDIENTS – Soy sauce – Sweet chili sauce – Sesame oil – Garlic – Sesame seeds – Chicken breasts – EVOO – Cilantro
We could call this 'never boring chicken' instead of sweet chili chicken, because it's true! It takes only minutes to cook. Slightly tangy, sweet, savory, nutty and with a touch of heat, the whole family will enjoy this recipe. Enjoy serving this dish over quinoa, rice or serving it over a salad and using it for easy meal prep for the week.
BEGIN COMBINING INGREDIENTS FOR THE MARINADE IN A ZIPLOC MAG.
ADD THE CHICKEN TO THE MARINADE AND LET IT REST 1 HOUR UP TO OVERNIGHT!
DID YOU KNOW YOU CAN FREEZE RAW CHICKEN IN A MARINADE AND IT'LL STAY GOOD FOR 4 MONTHS? MAKES PULLING DINNER OUT LATER EASY!
HEAT A SKILLET WITH OIL AND ADD THE CHICKEN. WITH THE SUGAR IN THE MARINADE, WATCH CAREFULLY IT DOESN'T BURN, JUST A LITTLE FLAVORFUL CHAR ADDED TO EACH SIDE.
AFTER BOTH SIDES ARE SEARED WELL, ADD IN THE WATER AND REMAINING MARINADE. COVER THE SKILLET AND LET IT COOK AN ADDITIONAL 8-10 MIN.
ALLOW THE CHICKEN TO REST BEFORE SLICING IT ON THE BIAS IN ¾ INCH SLICES.