Description
Baked Sweet Chili Chicken with Creamy Slaw is a tantalizing dish that beautifully balances sweet and spicy flavors, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or casual gatherings. This easy-to-make recipe features tender chicken coated in a delicious sweet chili glaze, paired perfectly with a refreshing creamy slaw. In just under an hour, you can serve a meal that’s sure to impress both kids and adults alike. The versatility of this dish allows you to customize your plate with sides like rice, quinoa, or fresh greens, ensuring everyone gets their fill of flavor and nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb chicken thighs or breasts
- ½ cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and olive oil.
- Place chicken in a baking dish and coat with the sauce.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until fully cooked (internal temperature should be at least 165°F/75°C).
- In another bowl, mix shredded cabbage with mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and salt.
- Serve hot chicken alongside creamy slaw.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with slaw (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg