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sweet chili chicken marinade

Looking for a simple way to elevate your chicken game? This Sweet Chili Chicken Marinade delivers bold, sweet, and tangy flavor with just a handful of ingredients. Perfect for grilling, baking, or stir-frying, it infuses your chicken with that irresistible balance of sweet heat and umami depth. Whether you're planning a backyard BBQ or just want to jazz up weeknight chicken, this marinade is your go-to solution for juicy, flavorful results every time.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 5 minutes
Course: chicken
Calories: 80
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ tsp ground ginger optional
  • ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional, for extra spice
  • 1½ – 2 lbs chicken breasts, thighs, or drumsticks

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl or zip-top bag, whisk together the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, oil, vinegar or lime juice, minced garlic, and optional ginger and red pepper flakes.
  2. Add the chicken to the bowl or bag, making sure it’s fully coated in the marinade. Seal and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours for maximum flavor.
  3. Remove chicken from the marinade and cook using your preferred method:
  4. Grill: Grill over medium-high heat for 5–7 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  5. Bake: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 25–30 minutes, or until fully cooked.
  6. Slice and serve the chicken over rice, noodles, or salad, or tuck it into wraps and sandwiches.
  7. Pan-sear: Sauté in a skillet over medium-high heat for 6–8 minutes per side.

Notes

  • Marinade Only: Store unused marinade (not in contact with raw chicken) in the fridge for up to 1 week.
  • Marinated Chicken: Keep raw marinated chicken refrigerated and cook within 24 hours.
  • Cooked Chicken: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.