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    Sweet Chili Sauce Recipe

    Published: Oct 15, 2022 Modified: Apr 18, 2023 by Isabel Laessig

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    Nothing adds an irresistible kick to a simple recipe like Sweet Chili Sauce! This sticky-sweet chili sauce recipe comes together in 5 minutes or less and can be added to anything from chicken, pork, prawns, or simple vegetables for a delicious spicy twist!

    top view of a pan with sweet chili sauce, prawns, spring onions, and sliced red chilis
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    • Sweet Thai Chili Sauce
    • Asian Sweet Chili Sauce FAQs
    • Sweet Chili Ingredients
    • How to Make Sweet Chili Sauce
    • Sweet Thai Chili Sauce Tips
    • Sweet and Spicy Sauces
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    Sweet Thai Chili Sauce

    There's nothing like a good sauce to take a meal from simple to incredible, and this honey chili sauce is a winner every time! With this bold, flavorful Chinese chili sauce even the most basic dinner can become a family favorite. And the best part is, it's ready in minutes!

    My favorite thing about my recipe for sweet chili sauce is it works for practically everything! It can be used just like a Thai chili sauce recipe and is my family's favorite chili sauce for shrimp. Try it with Chinese Prawns, and I know you'll feel the same!

    sweet chili sauce on prawns in a bowl with spring onions, sesame seeds and rice

    Asian Sweet Chili Sauce FAQs

    What is Sweet Chili sauce?

    Sweet chili sauce is a glaze made from sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, rice wine vinegar, bottled sweet chili sauce, and garlic powder. Chopped red chili peppers and sliced spring onion make great additions!

    Is Sweet Chili spicy?

    This chili sauce recipe doesn't initially add too much spice, leaving it perfectly balanced with the sweetness of honey and the salty-savory deliciousness of soy sauce! If you want to kick it up a notch, add chopped red chili peppers or a spoon of red pepper flakes!

    Is Sweet Chili Sauce gluten free?

    This recipe for sweet chili sauce includes soy sauce, which has trace amounts of wheat gluten in it. A great way to make this sauce for gluten-intolerant family members is to swap the soy sauce for tamari, or if you're going soy-free, try a soy-free soy sauce replacement!

    Sweet Chili Ingredients

    • Sesame Oil
    • Soy sauce
    • Honey
    • Sweet Chili Sauce
    • Rice wine vinegar
    • Garlic powder

    How to Make Sweet Chili Sauce

    1. Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan, and whisk to combine.
      a hand pouring honey out of a small white dish into a larger white dish full of soy sauce
    2. Turn the burner to medium heat. Bring to a simmer, and cook 2 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
      top view of a pan filled with sweet chili sauce and prawns, with a wooden spoon
    3. Remove from the heat. If adding chopped chili and spring onions, add them now.
      top view of a pan filled with prawns covered in sweet chili sauce, with spring onions and red chili peppers
    4. If you're storing this sauce for later, let it cool completely before pouring it into an airtight container to refrigerate. If not, drizzle over your desired dish, and enjoy!
      a bowl of rice and sweet chili sauce on prawns next to a pan of sweet chili sauce with prawns

    Sweet Thai Chili Sauce Tips

    • If you can't get sesame oil, olive or canola oil will work as well. Sprinkle the dish with sesame seeds to get that earthy sesame flavor back in no time.
    • Try this sauce out on reheated leftover meat, vegetables, rice or noodles for a fantastic and easy meal! It's so flavorful, it can spruce up anything.
    • If you're a fan of an extra spicy recipe for chili sauce, try it with red pepper flakes! Just add them in while it's heating and you'll love the extra kick of spice!

    Sweet and Spicy Sauces

    • Honey Sriracha Sauce
    • Sriracha Mayo Sauce
    • Garlic Chili Sauce
    • ...Or our entire catalogue of delicious Asian Sauces!
    • Sweet chili sauce makes an amazing Sauce for Meatballs!

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    Sweet Chili Sauce Recipe

    Isabel Laessig
    Nothing adds an irresistible kick to a simple recipe like Sweet Chili Sauce! This sticky-sweet chili sauce recipe comes together in 5 minutes or less and can be added to anything from chicken, pork, prawns, or simple vegetables for a delicious spicy twist!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 2 minutes mins
    Cook Time 3 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Sauce
    Cuisine Chinese
    Servings 2 people
    Calories 140 kcal

    Equipment

    • Pan

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 Tablespoons soy sauce
    • 1 Tablespoon honey
    • 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
    • 1 Tablespoon Sweet chili sauce
    • Splash rice wine vinegar
    • ½ Tablespoon granulated garlic or powdered garlic

    Optional

    • 1 Red chili pepper finely chopped
    • 3 spring onions roughly chopped

    Instructions
     

    • Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan, and whisk to combine.
      a hand pouring honey out of a small white dish into a larger white dish full of soy sauce
    • Turn the burner to medium heat. Bring to a simmer, and cook 2 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
      top view of a pan filled with sweet chili sauce and prawns, with a wooden spoon
    • Remove from the heat. If you're adding chopped chili and spring onions, add them now.
      top view of a pan filled with prawns covered in sweet chili sauce, with spring onions and red chili peppers
    • Drizzle over dish, or let cool and pour into jars to store in the refrigerator.
      a bowl of rice and sweet chili sauce on prawns next to a pan of sweet chili sauce with prawns

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servingCalories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 1599mgPotassium: 137mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 194IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword asian sweet chili sauce, sweet chilli sauce, Sweet Thai Chili Sauce
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    About Isabel Laessig

    Isabel Laessig, better known as Family Foodie and the founder of the Sunday Supper Movement, is passionate about food and family! She is the author of the Boujee Steak Cookbook, and hosts Family Foodie Friday on WTSP's Great Day Tampa Bay along with other television appearances to spread her mission of bringing Sunday Supper back around the family table in every home.

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