Sweet chili chicken is a quick and easy dinner. Sheet pan meals are great weeknight meals. Just toss some protein and veggies in a sauce, bake it on a sheet pan, and you have dinner in about 30 minutes.  

Ingredients for Sweet Chili Chicken

Pantry items

  • Sweet chili sauce
  • Soy sauce
  • Rice vinegar
  • Red chili flakes (optional)

Fresh items

  • Cubed chicken breast or thigh. Chicken thighs tend to be moister when you bake them since they have more fat than chicken breast  (they’re also cheaper).
  • Sliced bell pepper (any color)
  • Broccoli florets
  • Garlic cloves
  • Scallions (optional)

What is Sweet Chili Sauce?

Sweet chili sauce is a condiment made with red chili peppers, rice wine vinegar, garlic, sugar, and sometimes a bit of fish sauce. It’s traditionally used in Thai cuisine and makes a good dipping sauce, marinade, or ingredient in a stir-fry sauce.    

How To Build a Sheet Pan Meal

Sheet pan meals are an easy way to make a quick nutritious dinner on a busy night. This type of dish is very versatile giving you endless options to use whatever veggies, protein, starch, and seasonings you have. Follow this formula for making a healthy sheet pan meal.  

  1. Preheat the oven to 425℉
  2. Choose a vegetable and/or starch from the list here. 
  3. Toss the ingredients in a bit of oil (coconut, avocado, or olive oil) and add any salt and seasonings you would like.
  4. Spread everything evenly on the baking sheet and cook. Estimated cooking times can be found in this guide on building a sheet pan meal. 

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Sweet Chili Chicken Sheet Pan Meal

Sweet chili chicken sheet pan meal is a quick and easy dinner filled with protein and veggies.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: asian-inspired
Keyword: chicken, sheet pan
Servings: 4
Author: Gabriella @ Nutritious Minimalist

Ingredients

  • 1.25 pounds chicken breast or thigh, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 2 cups broccoli florets, cut into small pieces
  • 1/3 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • (optional) scallions for garnish
  • (optional) red chili flakes for extra heat

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400℉.
  • Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and minced garlic.
  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Toss the chicken and vegetables with the sauce in a large bowl then evenly spread the chicken and vegetables on a baking sheet with a high rim.
  • Bake for 23-25 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. Sprinkle with chopped scallions and red pepper flakes if desired.

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