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Sweet Chili Ground Chicken Recipe

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Sweet Chili Ground Chicken is a flavorful, savory dish featuring tender ground chicken cooked with aromatic garlic, onions, and bell peppers, all coated in a tangy and mildly spicy sweet chili sauce. Enhanced with fish sauce, lime juice, and oyster sauce, this vibrant recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that brings a balanced mix of sweet, salty, and sour flavors, garnished with fresh cilantro and green onions for an added zesty finish.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 pound ground chicken (or beef)
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced (optional)
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, diced (optional)
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped

Sauces and Seasonings

  • 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice (or rice vinegar)
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. Heat the Oil: In a large skillet over medium heat, warm 1 tablespoon of oil until shimmering to prepare for sautéing the aromatics and meat.
  2. Sauté Onion and Garlic: Add the diced onion and chopped garlic to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add Ground Chicken: Crumble the ground chicken into the skillet. Cook thoroughly, stirring and breaking up the meat, until no pink remains and the chicken is cooked through, approximately 6-8 minutes.
  4. Include Bell Peppers: Stir in the diced red and yellow bell peppers (if using). Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the peppers slightly soften but still retain some crunch.
  5. Mix in Sauces: Pour in the 3 tablespoons of sweet chili sauce, 2 tablespoons fish sauce, 2 tablespoons lime juice (or rice vinegar), and 1 tablespoon oyster sauce. Stir well to combine all the flavors evenly, allowing the mixture to simmer for 2-3 minutes so the sauce can thicken and coat the ingredients.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Sprinkle chopped cilantro and thinly sliced green onions over the top. Serve hot with steamed rice or your choice of side.

Notes

  • For a spicier version, add chopped fresh chilies or a dash of sriracha.
  • Ground beef can be substituted for chicken if preferred.
  • If fresh bell peppers are unavailable, frozen diced bell peppers can be used.
  • Adjust sweetness and tanginess by altering the amount of sweet chili sauce and lime juice to taste.
  • This dish pairs wonderfully with jasmine or basmati rice.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Thai-inspired

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/sweet-chili-ground-chicken-recipe/