Incredible Sweet Chili Brussel Sprouts: 15 min prep
A quick and easy recipe for crispy, caramelized Brussels sprouts tossed in a sweet, spicy, and tangy Thai-inspired chili glaze. This flavorful side dish is perfect for weeknights or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Thai-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 4 ounces pancetta or bacon, diced
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil (vegetable or canola)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 teaspoons sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Optional garnishes: cilantro, sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C) with a rimmed baking sheet inside.
- In a skillet, cook the pancetta over medium heat until crisp and the fat is rendered. Strain the pancetta, reserving both the pancetta and the fat.
- Add the neutral oil to the rendered pancetta fat. Toss the Brussels sprouts in this mixture until well coated. Season with salt and pepper.
- Spread the seasoned Brussels sprouts, cut-side down, onto the hot baking sheet. Roast for 15–20 minutes until they are crispy and browned.
- While the sprouts roast, combine the sweet chili sauce, butter, fish sauce, sriracha, and water in a small saucepan. Heat over medium-high, whisking until it bubbles and thickens, about 2–3 minutes.
- Remove the glaze from heat and stir in the lime juice.
- Once the sprouts are roasted, remove them from the oven. Toss them with the reserved crispy pancetta.
- Drizzle the warm glaze over the sprouts and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately, garnished with cilantro or sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the pancetta and use only oil.
- Use fresh Brussels sprouts with tight, green heads for the best results.
- This dish is best served immediately; the texture can become soft if refrigerated for too long.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan to prevent the sprouts from steaming.
- Store-bought sweet chili sauce, such as Mae Ploy, works well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
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