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Jim Hibbert
By Jim Hibbert

Sweet Fire Chicken

8 steps
Prep:30minCook:30min
This delicious chicken has a hint of spice and sweet flavor! It will have everyone wanting more!
Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 18:59:54 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good
Glycemic Index
64
Moderate
Glycemic Load
48
High

Nutrition per serving

Calories471 kcal (24%)
Total Fat6.7 g (10%)
Carbs76.1 g (29%)
Sugars47.2 g (52%)
Protein26.5 g (53%)
Sodium450.3 mg (23%)
Fiber2.5 g (9%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1
Place cornstarch in a large bowl.
corn starchcorn starch⅔ cup
Step 2
Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Place several chicken pieces into cornstarch and toss to coat before adding more. Repeat until all chicken pieces are in bowl and toss until all are well coated.
boneless skinless chicken breastsboneless skinless chicken breasts1 pound
Step 3
Remove each chicken piece from bowl, shake off excess cornstarch and spread out on wire rack in half sheet pan. Allow to sit for 15 minutes.
Step 4
Heat the oil in a large non-stick skillet, over medium-high heat. Add coated chicken to skillet in batches (don't overcrowd pan). Cook and stir until thoroughly cooked through, browned and crispy; about 9 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and place in a bowl. Tent with foil and set aside. Add more oil if needed between batches.
vegetable oilvegetable oil1 tablespoon

For the sauce

Step 5
In a large saucepan, combine garlic, red pepper flakes, sugar, water, sweet chili sauce and salt. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly.
cloves garliccloves garlic3
crushed red pepper flakescrushed red pepper flakes2 teaspoons
granulated sugargranulated sugar⅔ cup
waterwater1 cup
sweet red chili saucesweet red chili sauce3 Tablespoons
saltsalt½ teaspoon
Step 6
In a small bowl stir together the cold water and corn starch to make a slurry. When sauce comes to a boil, add the corn starch slurry to the sauce. Stir constantly until sauce thickens. Remove from heat and cover.
corn starchcorn starch3 tablespoons
waterwater4 tablespoons
Step 7
In the same skillet you cooked chicken in (no need to clean) add the bell pepper, onion and pineapple. Cook over medium heat for a few minutes, or until onions start to soften. Add the sauce and chicken to this skillet. Cook and stir until chicken is reheated.
red bell pepperred bell pepper1
white onionwhite onion0.5
pineapplepineapple2 cups
Step 8
Serve chicken with rice or noodles!
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