Sweet Chilli Chicken Recipe

Name: Sweet Chilli Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 200 g Chicken Breast; Sweet Chilli Sauce; Chives; Lemon juice; Mayo

Cowbridge Kitchen

About This Recipe

This is probably one of my favourite dishes, a spicy chicken breast steam cooked in the oven and marinated in a sweet chilli sauce.

I had a meal similar to this a long time ago and ever since I have loved the contrast of Spicy Sweet Chilli Chicken with the Cold Potato Salad it is a perfect blend between a spicy and Cool.

For the chilli sauce I have just used a bottle of Chilli Sauce, but you can make your own if you prefer. As I have said, this Sweet Chilli Chicken is perfect served with Potato Salad. ...

Origins of Sweet Chilli Chicken
The origins of Sweet Chilli Chicken can be traced back to the fusion of Asian culinary traditions, particularly those of Southeast Asia, where sweet and spicy flavours are a hallmark of many dishes.

This dish typically features tender pieces of chicken that are marinated in a blend of sweet chili sauce, garlic, and other aromatic spices, creating a harmonious balance between sweetness and heat.

The use of sweet chili sauce, which is a staple in Thai cuisine, adds a unique depth of flavour that enhances the natural taste of the chicken.

Over time, Sweet Chilli Chicken has gained popularity beyond its regional roots, becoming a beloved dish in various international cuisines, particularly in Western countries where it is often served in restaurants and as a home-cooked favourite.

The dish exemplifies the growing trend of culinary globalization, where traditional recipes are adapted and embraced by diverse cultures, leading to a perfect amalgamation of flavours that appeals to a wide audience.

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Serves: One

Easy

Cook in: 35 min

Prep: 10 min

What equipment do you need ?

Griddle Pan

Aluminium Foil

Sharp Knife

Baking Tray

What is Sweet Chilli Chicken

There are many recipes for sweet chilli chicken out there, some make a type of chilli casserole , many make a version of sweet and sour chicken with chilli.

In our recipe we concentrate on the contrast between a slow roasted chicken breast in sweet chilli sauce with a cooling lemon and chive potato salad, and it is such an amazing combination.

The chicken is simply cooked in foil with Sweet chilli sauce then char grilled.

How to make Sweet Chilli Chicken

Cuisine: Indian, Other

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Ingredients Nutrition Cost

200 g Chicken Breast
Sweet Chilli Sauce
Chives
Lemon juice
Mayo *

*Contains eggNut free

Health & Nutrition:
This is based on a single chicken
160g serving of meat

Calories: 150
Protein: 32gHigh
Fat: 2.2g
Carbohydrates: 0g
Fiber: 0g
Sugar: N/A

High proteinLow sugarLow Carbs.

Cost to make:
£1.97 / $2.49 (Est.)

*Prices may vary.

Cooking Instructions

Take your chicken breast and butterfly it with a sharp knife.
Roll out a good size sheet of tin foil (Aluminium Foil)
Coat the centre of the foil with a generous amount of chilli sauce and place the butterflied chicken breast on top of the chilli sauce.
Coat the top of the breast with more sauce and rub in with your hands.
Wrap the chicken breast into a flat parcel with the tin foil so as to keep in all of the chicken juice as it cooks.

Place on a baking tray and cook in a preheated oven at around 180 c for 20 mins.
When the chicken is cooked you can flash grill it on a griddle pan for a few minutes, then serve on a thin layer of chilli sauce with fresh made chive and Potato salad.

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Chefs Tips

This can be made with any cut of chicken you like. Chicken with the skin on is good.

Variations

None

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