Go Back
+ servings
Spicy Sweet Chicken Diablo

Spicy Sweet Chicken Diablo: Your New Favorite Weeknight Meal

Delight in the flavorful, easy-to-make Spicy Sweet Chicken Diablo that brings excitement to your dinner table.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Fusion
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds chicken thighs or chicken breasts for a leaner option
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup for vegan
  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha adjust to taste
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium red bell pepper or any bell pepper color/zucchini
  • 1 medium yellow bell pepper or orange bell pepper
  • 1 medium onion or shallots for a milder taste
  • 2 cloves garlic fresh is ideal, but garlic powder can work
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger or 1/2 tsp ground
  • 2 stalks green onions for garnish, or chives
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable/canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch or arrowroot powder
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil optional
For Serving
  • 4 cups cooked rice or quinoa/noodles
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds optional for garnish

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a bowl, combine chicken thighs with soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, Sriracha, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Mix well and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  2. While the chicken marinates, mix the remaining sauce ingredients in a separate bowl, whisking until well combined.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil, and cook the marinated chicken in batches for 5-7 minutes each side until cooked through.
  4. In the same skillet, sauté onion, red and yellow bell peppers, garlic, and ginger for about 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp.
  5. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, pour the prepared sauce over, and simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  6. Serve the dish over cooked rice, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 720mgPotassium: 580mgFiber: 3gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 100mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish can be easily adapted for dietary preferences and is great for meal prep. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!