Sweet Chili Grilled Chicken
This Sweet Chili Grilled Chicken is juicy, lightly charred, and coated in a sweet-savory glaze. It is an easy grilled chicken recipe that pairs well with rice, vegetables, or fresh salads for a flavorful dinner.
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Servings: 8
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts extra-large or 4 large chicken breasts
Chicken Marinade
- 1/4 c sweet chili sauce
- 1/4 c rice wine vinegar
- 1/2 lime juiced, about 1 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1/2 tsp dried ginger or 1 1/2 tsp fresh grated ginger
Chicken Glaze
- 3/4 c sweet chili sauce
- 1/2 lime juiced, about 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 1/2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil
Instructions
Prepare the Marinade
- In a medium to large mixing bowl, whisk together the sweet chili sauce, rice wine vinegar, lime juice, olive oil, fish sauce, and ginger until fully combined.
Marinate the Chicken
- Add the chicken breasts to the marinade and turn to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 8 hours for deeper flavor.
Preheat the Grill
- During the final 5 minutes of marinating time, preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
Prepare the Glaze
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the sweet chili sauce, lime juice, fish sauce, rice wine vinegar, and toasted sesame oil until smooth. Set aside.
Grill the Chicken
- Remove the chicken breasts from the marinade and discard the marinade. Place the chicken on the preheated grill. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, turning every 2 to 3 minutes to promote even cooking.
Glaze and Finish Cooking
- Continue grilling for an additional 2 to 4 minutes, brushing the chicken with the glaze before each turn. Cook until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Reserve some glaze for serving.
Rest the Chicken
- Remove the chicken from the grill and loosely tent it with aluminum foil. Let the chicken rest for 3 to 5 minutes.
Slice and Serve
- Slice the chicken breasts in half and serve hot with the reserved glaze on the side.
Notes
To make this Sweet Chili Grilled Chicken gluten free, check the labels on the sweet chili sauce, fish sauce, and rice wine vinegar carefully, as some brands may contain gluten or be processed with cross-contact risks. Use certified gluten-free versions whenever possible. The rest of the ingredients are typically naturally gluten free, but label-checking is especially important with bottled sauces and condiments. Once those verified products are used, the recipe can remain otherwise unchanged.