Sweet chili lime chicken breasts are an Asian-inspired dish that packs a lot of flavour. This simple chicken recipe is sweet with a slight tang. And it is quick to make so it makes an easy weeknight dinner.
Originally published on November 15, 2020, on our first website, updated On May 3, 2025, with new information.
Can you ever have enough chicken recipes? We are always looking for different flavours for chicken because we eat chicken three or four times a week. Chicken breasts are our go-to choice and we always have some on hand.
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Ingredients For Sweet Chili Lime Chicken
With only eight simple ingredients, this recipe is quick and easy to make
- Sweet Chili Sauce- we use Aroy-D Sweet Chili Sauce
- Soy Sauce- low sodium is our go-to but regular soy sauce can also be used. There are certain brands we are loyal to because they do not contain Sodium Benzoate, a chemical we avoid. Our favourite is Kikkoman.
- Marmalade. We use no-sugar-added marmalade because too much sugar can cause the chicken to crust or burn on the outside. Our go-to is Smucker’s No Sugar Added Orange Marmalade. But any orange marmalade will work.
- Fresh Limes- we squeeze fresh limes for this dish, but bottled lime juice can be used.
- Brown Sugar- we prefer light/yellow/golden brown sugar in this recipe.
- Fresh garlic.
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts- you can use bone-in chicken breasts if you prefer. I have also used boneless skinless chicken thighs.
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How to Serve Sweet Chili Lime Chicken Breasts
There are many ways you can serve this recipe.
- Rice. Slice the chicken and serve it over rice with additional sauce poured over top.
- Salad. Serve the chicken breasts in a garden salad with additional chili sauce and a squeeze of lime.
- Wraps. Add cheese, lettuce, tomato and any other vegetables to a wrap and top with slices of sweet chili lime chicken.
- On A Bun. Grill the chicken and serve it on buns with a tangy coleslaw.
- This chicken is also great when it’s chopped and added to fried rice like our Blackstone Chicken Fried Rice.
Other Uses For Sweet Chili Lime Marinade
The marinade for this recipe can also be used as a dipping sauce and can be stored in the fridge in a mason jar for up to two weeks.
The marinade can also be used to marinate chicken wings or as a sauce for cooked wings. It also tastes great on chicken thighs.
Sweet Chili Lime Marinade is also great on pork chops or pork tenderloin. Use it to marinate and baste the pork.
Since it holds up well in the fridge, it can be made ahead of time to use when you need a quick marinade or a dipping sauce.
Sweet Chili Lime Chicken Breast Recipe Is Great For a Crowd
This is a large recipe. The marinade can be used to marinade 12 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, making it perfect for a weekend BBQ with friends and family.
The recipe can be easily halved. Half the marinade can be stored in the fridge for later use, or it can be poured over chicken in a freezer bag and frozen for up to 6 weeks.
This is a also good recipe for meal planning. The cooked chicken can be kept in the fridge for up to three days. It goes well with rice or in a wrap. We usually make 10-12 chicken breasts at a time to have leftovers for lunches.
Storing Leftover Chicken
Leftover chicken breasts should be stored in the fridge in an airtight container. Sweet chili lime chicken breasts should be used within three days.
Use leftover chicken to serve in wraps or to top a salad. It can also be reheated and served with rice for a quick dinner.
If you’ve tried this recipe, let us know what you think in the comments below.
Sweet Chili Lime Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 cup sweet chili sauce
- â…“ cup soy sauce
- 5 Tbsp No sugar added orange marmalade
- â…“ cup lime juice
- zest of 1 lime
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 6 boneless. skinless chicken breasts
Instructions
- Place all ingredients, except chicken in a bowl and whisk together
- Pour into a large mason jar and refrigerate until ready to use
- Add chicken breasts to a bowl or large freezer bag.
- Pour about ¼ -⅓ of the marinade over the chicken, making sure all the chicken is coasted.
- Cover or seal and let marinade in the fridge for 2 hours or up to 12 hours.
- Remove from fridge about 30 -45 minutes before cooking
- Preheat grill to 350°F
- Place chicken breasts on grill, close lid and let cook to internal temperature of 160°F. Turning once
- Baste with leftover marinade when the temp is at 160°F and let cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F
- Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving
- Store leftover marinade in the fridge for up to 2 weeks
My boyfriend will absolutely love this! I’ll be putting it into the meal plan rotation.
This chicken sounds delicious! I love the sweet and spicy combo. Should definitely try this on the next bbq day. Thank you for the great idea 🙂
So easy and tasty! Thanks for sharing!
Looks delicious! Thank you for sharing!