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Crispy Sweet Chili Chicken

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Crispy, saucy, and packed with flavor , this sweet chili chicken is a weeknight winner ! Tender chicken bites get a crunchy coating, then get tossed in a sticky, sweet, and slightly spicy sauce. YUM! 3 Reasons This Chicken Beats Takeout Crispy with Less Oil:  A light cornstarch coating creates golden, crunchy chicken using just a little oil, no deep frying needed. Flavor Explosion:  Sweet, tangy, and just the right amount of spice make every bite of this sweet chili chicken dish irresistible. Easy to Customize:  Serve over rice , with noodles , or stir fry vegetables , and tweak the heat to your taste for the perfect family friendly meal. Ingredients for Sweet Chili Chicken Chicken: Boneless skinless chicken thighs can be used in place of the chicken breast if you prefer. Oil: Vegetable or canola oil is best for frying the chicken! Add more oil, if needed, to prevent the chicken from sticking. Sweet Chili Sauce: Store-bought bottled sauce makes th...

Easy Potato Stacks

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My crispy potato stacks take everything you love about cheesy, golden potatoes and turn it into a perfect side dish . Thin slices bake into crisp edges and tender centers, with melty cheese and dripping with seasoned garlic butter ! How These Stack Up Next To Their Competition Crispier edges, softer centers: If you follow my lead and get thin, even slices, they will turn out perfect! Crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. Better cheese melt:  If you hand-grate your cheese, it will brow n beautifully and add richer flavor. Trust me on this one, it makes a difference. Easy, reliable results: I give you simple slicing, trimming, and pan tips to make sure you get even baking and no sticking. Ingredients Needed For Potato Stacks Cheese: Swap gruyere for mozzarella or cheddar if you want a more budget-friendly option. Hand-grated cheese melts and browns better than pre-shredded. Potatoes: Peel them or leave the skins on. Leaving skin works well if the potat...

Must Make Crack Green Beans

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Crack green beans are the side dish that guarantees seconds ! Tender green beans bake in a sweet-savory buttery sauce with smoky bacon. These are simple to make , wildly addictive , and gone in minutes. Why Everyone Will Beg for This Side Caramelized sauce payoff:  As the beans bake, the brown sugar and soy sauce bubble into a glossy glaze that clings to every bite. Minimal prep, major flavor:  Just toss everything in a bowl, bake, and stir occasionally. No blanching, no fancy steps, just straight-up delicious. Kid- and crowd-approved:  Even veggie skeptics can’t resist this sweet-and-savory combo, making it a reliable hit for family dinners and potlucks. Ingredients for Crack Green Beans Green Beans: This recipe is best with canned green beans! Ensure that you drain the beans thoroughly to remove any excess liquid. Bacon: Using precooked bacon makes this recipe even easier! If you prefer to cook your own bacon, using the oven or air fryer is an ...