Spicy Sweet Chicken Diablo
Spicy Sweet Chicken Diablo is a vibrant dish that delivers an explosion of flavors with every bite. Featuring tender chicken thighs cooked to perfection and tossed with colorful bell peppers, onions, and a zesty sweet-spicy sauce, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings. With just a few simple ingredients and quick preparation steps, you can create a delicious meal that will impress your family and friends. Serve it over fluffy rice or noodles for a complete dining experience that combines nutrition with irresistible taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 1 large yellow bell pepper
- 1 large onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 inch ginger
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions for garnish
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a medium bowl, mix chicken pieces with soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sriracha, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together remaining soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sriracha, and water.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken in a single layer and cook until browned (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- Sauté the vegetables: In the same skillet, add more olive oil and sauté onions, bell peppers, garlic, and ginger until tender-crisp (about 5-7 minutes).
- Combine: Return chicken to the skillet and pour in the prepared sauce. Simmer for another 3-5 minutes until thickened.
- Serve hot over cooked rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg