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Close up of cooked chicken breast covered in sweet chili sauce, garnished with cilantro and sesame seeds in a cast iron skillet.

Sweet Chili Chicken Skillet

Author: Heather Painchaud
Indulge in the ultimate camping meal with our Sweet Chili Chicken Skillet! Savor tender chicken in a spicy-sweet glaze, cooked to perfection in a trusty cast iron skillet.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 Tbsp honey
  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp white vinegar
  • 2 tsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • Fresh cilantro diced

Instructions
 

  • Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel.
  • Cut each breast in half horizontally into two thinner cutlets. Alternately, place the chicken under a layer of plastic wrap and pound to an even thickness.
  • Season the chicken breast with Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Add 1 Tbsp olive oil to a large skillet.
  • Heat oil over medium heat until it starts to sizzle.
  • Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Flip and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes.
  • Remove the cooked chicken to a tray and cover to keep warm.
  • Repeat with any remaining cutlets.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine chili sauce, honey, broth, soy sauce, vinegar, and cornstarch.
  • Add garlic to the pan and sauté until fragrant.
  • Pour the sauce into the pan and stir until it begins to thicken, about 5 minutes.
  • Add chicken back to the pan and spoon the sauce over the chicken.
  • Simmer in the sauce until the chicken is heated through and the sauce has reduced slightly.
  • Top with cilantro and sesame seeds.
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