Sweet and Spicy Chicken
This Sweet and Spicy Chicken recipe will quickly become a family favorite. It's easy to prepare and can be served with a side or on a salad.
Servings 4
Calories 414kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoon sesame oil
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes add more or less as desired
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts between two pieces of parchment paper and flatten them with a mallet or rolling pin. Transfer them to a gallon-size ziptop bag.
- Whisk together the remaining ingredients in a small bowl to make the marinade.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken breasts. Seal the bag and turn to coat. Place the chicken in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Remove the chicken from the bag and discard the marinade.
- Cook the chicken on the stovetop over medium heat in a greased grill pan or skillet for 12-16 minutes, turning the chicken halfway through cooking, until it reaches an internal temperature of 165˚F. (See notes for additional cooking methods.)
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Notes
Cooking Methods
- Air Fryer: Preheat to 380˚F. Lightly grease the basket. Cook the chicken at 380˚F for 7 minutes, flip the chicken over and continue cooking for an additional 5-7 minutes.
- Oven: Preheat to 400˚F. Place the chicken breasts on a greased baking sheet. Bake the chicken 400˚F for 18-23 minutes.
- Grill: Preheat the grill to medium heat. Grease the grill gates and add the chicken breasts. Cover and cook for 6 minutes. Turn the chicken over and cook for an additional 6-8 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 6oz | Calories: 414kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 54g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 1005mg | Sugar: 11g
