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Sweet Chili Ground Chicken: Quick & Flavorful Lunches
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Sweet Chili Ground Chicken: Quick & Flavorful Lunches

A Thai-inspired dish blending ground chicken with sweet chili sauce, garlic, and ginger. Quick sauté technique ensures juicy meat balanced with heat and aromatic flavors. Served with fragrant jasmine rice or noodles for satisfying spice and savor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: Thai-inspired
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ground chicken, 1 lb (450 g)
  • Sweet chili sauce, 1/2 cup (120 ml)
  • Vegetable oil, 2 tbsp (30 ml)
  • Garlic, minced, 2 cloves
  • Fresh ginger, minced, 1 tbsp (15 g)
  • Red bell pepper, sliced, 1 small (≈1 cup)
  • Green onions, chopped, 3 stalks
  • Lime, cut into wedges, 1
  • Soy sauce or tamari (low-sodium), 1 tbsp (15 ml)
  • Sesame seeds, 1 tsp (5 g)
  • Cooked jasmine rice or noodles, as needed

Method
 

  1. Gather all ingredients and measure them out. Mince garlic and ginger, slice bell pepper, chop green onions, and cut lime into wedges
  2. Place a skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add vegetable oil and let it shimmer
  3. Add ground chicken, breaking it apart. Brown in 4-5 minutes
  4. Push chicken to one side. Cook garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant
  5. Add sliced bell pepper. Sauté 1 minute to retain crunch
  6. Pour in sweet chili sauce and soy/tamari. Stir thoroughly to coat chicken and vegetables
  7. Simmer for 3-4 minutes, adjusting heat to prevent burning
  8. Stir in chopped green onions. Sprinkle sesame seeds if used
  9. Serve over jasmine rice or noodles with lime wedges

Notes

Adjust sweet chili sauce to taste; opt for gluten-free variants
Use ground turkey for a leaner protein substitute
Optional garnish with sesame seeds adds nutty flavor
Cooked jasmine rice or noodles are best served at room temperature
Store leftovers in airtight containers for 2-3 days