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Spicy Sweet Chicken Diablo

Spicy Sweet Chicken Diablo: Your New Dinner Crush!

Spicy Sweet Chicken Diablo is a quick, customizable dish that combines juicy chicken thighs, vibrant vegetables, and a flavorful sauce for a delightful dinner experience.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Thighs or chicken breasts for a leaner option
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Honey or maple syrup/agave
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper or green bell pepper
  • 1 medium Yellow Bell Pepper any bell pepper variety is fine
  • 1 medium Onion or shallots
  • 2 cloves Garlic freshly minced preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger or ground ginger (reduce quantity)
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha adjust for heat
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch or arrowroot/tapioca starch
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil omit if unavailable
For Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions or chopped cilantro/parsley
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds optional

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Skillet
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Marinate the Chicken: Combine chicken thighs, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sriracha, cornstarch, and sesame oil in a bowl. Mix well and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
  2. Prepare the Sauce: Whisk together remaining soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sriracha, and water until well combined; set aside.
  3. Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through; set aside.
  4. Sauté the Vegetables: In the same skillet, add olive oil, chopped onion, bell peppers, garlic, and ginger. Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp.
  5. Combine and Simmer: Return chicken to skillet, pour in sauce, stir well, and simmer for 3-5 minutes until sauce thickens.
  6. Serve and Garnish: Serve hot over rice or quinoa, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 100mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Marinate for at least 30 minutes for best flavor. Adjust spice levels according to your taste.

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