Gluten-Free Sweet Chilli Chicken

Satisfy your cravings with this vibrant and flavorful Gluten-Free Sweet Chilli Chicken—a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savory. Tender, bite-sized chicken pieces are lightly coated in a seasoned cornstarch mixture, pan-fried to golden perfection, and smothered in a glossy sauce made with gluten-free sweet chilli sauce, tamari, honey, and rice vinegar. Minced garlic and a quick simmer elevate the sauce, making it irresistibly aromatic and rich. Ready in just 35 minutes, this quick weeknight dinner is perfect for anyone following a gluten-free diet. Serve over fluffy rice, and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds for a restaurant-quality dish that’s as stunning as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Chicken breasts
• 3 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 3 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 0.75 cup Gluten-free sweet chilli sauce
• 2 tablespoons Gluten-free soy sauce or tamari
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 3 pieces Garlic cloves
• 2 stalks Green onions (optional, for garnish)
• 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
• 4 cups Cooked rice (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.

Step 2

In a small mixing bowl, combine cornstarch, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

Step 3

Toss the chicken pieces in the cornstarch mixture until evenly coated.

Step 4

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

Step 5

Add the coated chicken pieces to the skillet and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until they are golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Step 6

In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium, and add minced garlic, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 7

Add the gluten-free sweet chilli sauce, gluten-free soy sauce or tamari, honey, and rice vinegar to the skillet. Stir to combine, and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.

Step 8

Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, and toss it in the sauce until each piece is well-coated.

Step 9

Optional: Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Step 10

Serve hot over cooked rice or as preferred.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1857.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3183.2

Total Fat 68.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 25.2g
Cholesterol 572.0mg	0%
Sodium 6462.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 380.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.3g	0%
Total Sugars 107.7g
Protein 241.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 232.0mg	0%
Iron 8.3mg	0%
Potassium 714.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 19.8%

Protein: 31.2%

Carbs: 49.0%