Best 6 Sweet N Spicy Chicken Recipes

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**Indulge in a Culinary Journey of Sweet and Spicy Chicken Delights**

Embark on a tantalizing adventure with our curated collection of sweet and spicy chicken recipes, a symphony of flavors guaranteed to ignite your taste buds. From the classic Sweet and Spicy Chicken Stir-Fry, a timeless favorite that tantalizes with its balance of sweet and heat, to the tantalizing Sweet and Spicy Chicken Tenders, a crispy and juicy treat that will leave you craving more. We also offer a unique Sweet and Spicy Chicken Sandwich, a harmonious blend of flavors between two soft buns. And for those looking for a lighter option, our Sweet and Spicy Chicken Salad is a refreshing and flavorful choice. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving for more.

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BAKED SWEET & SPICY CHICKEN



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Juicy and tender baked sweet & spicy chicken that comes together in 30 minutes with loads of flavor.

Provided by Tiffany

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (pounded to even thickness)
salt and pepper to taste
⅔ cup brown sugar
2-4 tablespoons hot sauce
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar ((you could substitute white vinegar))
⅓ cup water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees and grease a large baking sheet (with a raised side) or casserole dish.
  • In a medium sauce pan whisk together all sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat and boil for 3-4 minutes. While sauce is boiling, season chicken with salt and pepper on both sides, grease a skillet and cook chicken on both sides 1-2 minutes over medium heat, just enough to brown the very outside.
  • Arrange chicken in a single layer (not overlapping) on prepared baking sheet. Brush with sauce. (there should still be plenty of sauce leftover - reserve for later). Bake for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through. Pour remaining sauce over the chicken and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Sodium 896 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 36 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SWEET 'N' SPICY CHICKEN



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My husband and three children love this tender, sweet and spicy chicken. Peach preserves add just a touch of sweetness, while taco seasoning and salsa give this dish some kick. This entree can be made even zippier yet by adding more taco seasoning and using spicier salsa. -Sheri White, Higley, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 to 2 tablespoons canola oil
1-2/3 cups chunky salsa
1/2 cup peach preserves
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Place taco seasoning in a large shallow dish; add chicken and turn to coat. , In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil until no longer pink. Combine salsa and preserves; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2-3 minutes or until heated through Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 985mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein.

SWEET 'N' SPICY BAKED CHICKEN



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My girlfriend and I are both college students so this quick and easy chicken recipe was an affordable and tasty hit at our table last night! Requiring just a few ingredients and low prep time makes this a great dish any day of the week. The homemade BBQ sauce goes great on pork and ribs too! Feel free to adjust the sweetness or spiciness to your pleasure.

Provided by Brendon Mock

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 serving cooking spray
½ cup barbeque sauce (such as Sweet Baby Ray's®)
¼ cup honey
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon chile-garlic sauce (such as Sriracha®)
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, pounded to an even thickness
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray the foil with cooking spray.
  • Mix barbeque sauce, honey, brown sugar, and chile-garlic sauce together in a bowl until you have no clumps of brown sugar. Spoon about half the sauce into a separate bowl for serving.
  • Arrange chicken breast halves onto the prepared sheet. Brush sauce from one of the bowls onto breasts.
  • Bake chicken breasts in the preheated oven, brushing with sauce every 10 minutes, until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Season with pepper and serve with the reserved bowl of sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.7 calories, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 571.8 mg, Sugar 38.9 g

SWEET AND SPICY ROAST CHICKEN



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A chile-flecked, honey-imbued marinade spiked with fresh citrus juice gives this chicken its fiery, syrupy character. Dates and carrots give the sauce texture and additional sweetness while a garnish of fresh herbs and pistachio nuts lends freshness and crunch. It's dinner party food at its most flavorful and convenient; its honey marinade makes it a particularly wonderful main course for Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year. The ingredients can be assembled up to 24 hours in advance, then all you need to do is pop it in the oven just before your guests arrive, and garnish it at the last minute. Serve it with couscous, polenta, rice or another soft grain to soak up the sauce.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, lunch, roasts, main course

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 lemon, plus 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, more for pot
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
3 tablespoons honey
1 bay leaf
1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
1 4-pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces
3 cups sliced carrots (1/4-inch thick)
1 onion, halved and thinly sliced
2/3 cup sliced dates
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1/4 cup chopped cilantro or parsley, for garnish
2 scallions, thinly sliced, for garnish
1/4 cup chopped toasted pistachio nuts, for garnish

Steps:

  • Quarter the lemon lengthwise, removing any seeds. Thinly slice crosswise into small wedges and add to small pot of boiling, salted water. Blanch for 2 minutes and drain. Reserve slices.
  • In a saucepan, whisk together lemon juice, orange juice, oil, mustard, honey, salt, bay leaf, red pepper flakes and black pepper to taste. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Let cool.
  • Put chicken in a bowl and add honey mixture. Add carrots, onion, dates, thyme and blanched lemon slices. Turn mixture several times to coat. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature, but preferably overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Heat oven to 425 degrees. Transfer all ingredients, including marinade, to a sheet pan with a rim. Chicken should be skin side up. Roast until chicken is browned and cooked through, about 20 to 30 minutes for breasts and 30 to 40 for legs and wings (remove the pieces as they are done cooking). When the chicken is done, give the carrot mixture in the pan a stir; if the pan looks dry add 2 to 3 tablespoons water. Continue roasting the carrots until they are tender, about 7 to 12 minutes longer.
  • Spoon carrots over chicken and top with cilantro, scallions and pistachio nuts.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 672, UnsaturatedFat 27 grams, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 40 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 40 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 1014 milligrams, Sugar 30 grams, TransFat 0 grams

EASY SWEET AND SPICY CHICKEN



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Tangy pineapple and peppers, tender chicken and sweet marmalade make a delicious combo. The chili powder and picante sauce add zip. -Cassandra Corridon, Frederick, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, undrained
1-1/3 cups orange marmalade
1 cup picante sauce
1 teaspoon chili powder, divided
1-1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 large green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil
Hot cooked rice
Minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the pineapple, marmalade, picante sauce and 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; set aside. Sprinkle remaining chili powder over chicken. , In a large skillet, saute the chicken, green pepper and onion in oil until chicken juices run clear. Reduce heat; add the pineapple mixture. Cook until heated through, 2-3 minutes. Serve with rice; garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 393mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (57g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

SWEET 'N SPICY CHICKEN SALAD



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Dinner ready in 25 minutes! Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Pasta Salad™ and Progresso™ black beans come together in this chicken pasta salad-a sweet and spicy meal.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 boxes (5.9 oz each) Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Pasta Salad™ chipotle ranch
1/2 cup sweet-and-sour sauce
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sour cream
4 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 ripe mango, seed removed, peeled and chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup)
3 medium green onions, chopped (3 tablespoons)
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Fill 3-quart saucepan two-thirds full of water; heat to boiling. Empty pasta mix (from Suddenly Salad box) into boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well.
  • In large serving bowl, stir together seasoning mix (from Suddenly Salad box), sweet-and-sour sauce, mayonnaise and sour cream. Add chicken, mango, bell pepper, onions, beans and cooked pasta; toss until evenly coated. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 6 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 1/2 Cups, Sodium 580 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling.
  • Use Fresh, High-Quality Ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your dish will taste. When possible, use organic or locally-sourced ingredients.
  • Don't Be Afraid to Experiment: Feel free to adjust the recipe to your own taste. Add more or less spice, or try different vegetables.
  • Pay Attention to Cooking Times: Overcooked chicken can be dry and tough. Make sure to cook it until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • Let the Chicken Rest: After cooking, let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the juices redistribute and make the chicken more tender.

Conclusion:

This Sweet n' Spicy Chicken recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its combination of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a quick and tasty meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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