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Sweet and Spicy Chicken
This easy Sweet and Spicy Chicken is the perfect combination of a little heat and a touch of sweetness.
This chicken dish will quickly become a family favorite. In comes together in about 20 minutes and is a perfect weeknight dinner idea.
Course
Main Dish
Cuisine
Chinese
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
15
minutes
minutes
Total Time
25
minutes
minutes
Servings
6
people
Calories
294
kcal
Author
Leigh Anne Wilkes
Equipment
Frying Pan
Ingredients
4
Tbsp
brown sugar
4
Tbsp
honey
3
Tbsp
soy sauce
2
tsp
freshly minced ginger
2
tsp
freshly chopped garlic
1-2
tsp
asian chili sauce
2
lbs.
boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2" strips
1
Tbsp
vegetable oil
1/4
cup
cornstarch, for coating
2
green onions, chopped
for garnish
Instructions
Mix together brown sugar, honey, soy sauce, ginger, garlic and asian chile sauce.
Place chicken in bag or bowl and coat sliced chicken with cornstarch.
Heat oil in pan over medium heat. Add chicken and brown on all sides.
Pour sauce mixture over chicken. Simmer, uncovered until sauce thickens. About 5-8 minutes.
Serve over rice, with a side of sauteed vegetables. Sprinkle with green onion if desired.
Nutrition
Calories:
294
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
25
g
|
Protein:
33
g
|
Fat:
6
g
|
Saturated Fat:
2
g
|
Cholesterol:
96
mg
|
Sodium:
693
mg
|
Potassium:
607
mg
|
Sugar:
19
g
|
Vitamin A:
85
IU
|
Vitamin C:
2.9
mg
|
Calcium:
21
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg