HFG crispy sweet chilli chicken

Crispy, saucy and better-for-you! This healthier take on viral sweet chilli chicken is dairy-free, diabetes-friendly and packed with flavour — no deep frying needed.

Serves: 4

Time to make: 50 mins

Ingredients

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¼ cup cornflourcornstarchX
1 teaspoon each paprika, onion powder, garlic powder
500g skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized chunks
spray oil
1 teaspoon canola oil

Slaw
¼ red cabbage, finely shredded
½ small beetrootbeetsX, grated
1 cup fresh mint leaves
1 cup fresh coriandercilantroX leaves
3 spring onions, thinly sliced, ¹⁄³ reserved for garnish
1 green chilli, sliced
1 lime, juice
1 teaspoon fish sauce

Sweet chilli sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon reduced-salt soy sauce
1 tablespoon apple ciderhard ciderX vinegar
2 tablespoons sweet chilli sauce
2 teaspoons hoisin sauce
1 teaspoon runny honey
1 teaspoon dried chilli flakes

2 cups cooked brown rice, to serve
1 cup sliced green beans, blanched, to serve
2 fresh red chillies sliced, to garnish (optional)
sesame seeds, toasted, to garnish

Instructions

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1 Preheat oven to 210°C/190°C fan. Line a large oven tray with baking paper.

2 In a large bowl combine cornflour, paprika, onion and garlic powders. Add chicken and toss to coat. Transfer to lined tray, spray with oil and bake for 25-35 minutes or until golden and slightly crispy.

3 Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine cabbage, beetroot, mint, coriander, spring onions and chilli, if using. Add lime juice and fish sauce and toss to combine.

4 In a small bowl, whisk sauce ingredients to combine.

5 In a non-stick fry pan, heat canola oil over medium high heat. Pour in sauce and bring to a simmer.

Add the cooked chicken and stir to evenly coat. Remove from heat before sauce thickens too much and chicken loses its crispiness.

6 Serve chicken with rice, beans and slaw, garnished with sliced chilli, if using, sesame seeds and the remaining spring onions.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 419 cal

Kilojoules 1754 kJ

Protein 30 g

Total fat 11 g

Saturated fat 2.7 g

Carbohydrates 45 g

Sugar 10 g

Dietary fibre 7.6 g

Sodium 538 mg

Calcium 101 mg

Iron 4.2 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.