SWEET CHILI CHICKEN

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The "chili" in this recipe comes from Thai sweet chili sauce and it gives this dish both sweetness and a very slight touch of heat. When I make this for my family I omit the spinach and cilantro, and I often substitute a sweet onion for the green onions. Easily doubled. Adapted from Bonnie Stern.

Provided by Cookin-jo

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 20m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast half, cut into 1 inch dice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon gingerroot, peeled and minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 green onions, chopped
2 cups spinach, stems removed
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
3 tablespoons Thai sweet chili sauce (red pepper jelly may be substituted, but don't use Asian chili paste)
2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add ginger, green onions and garlic and stir 30 seconds.
  • Add chicken cubes and stir-fry 2 or 3 minutes, until browned.
  • Mix the hoisin, chili sauce and soy sauce and add to the chicken.
  • Cook until chicken is fully cooked.
  • Add spinach and cook a minute until just wilted.
  • Serve over rice and garnish with cilantro.
  • If you prefer a thick sauce combine a teaspoon of cornstarch with a bit of water and stir in until sauce thickens.
  • Leftovers make a good wrap filling with additional vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.4, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 88.2, Sodium 1003.3, Carbohydrate 13.9, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 6.7, Protein 37.5

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