This collection is all about that crave-worthy combo—sweet meets heat. Whether you’re craving sticky ribs, quick stir-fries, or comfort soups, these recipes hit all the right notes with minimal fuss and maximum flavor.
Many of these are 30-minute meals or sheet pan-ready, perfect for weeknights or feeding a crowd. Use them to spice up your dinner routine, meal prep with extra kick, or bring something exciting to your next potluck.
Scroll through and pick your favorite—it’s hard to go wrong when sweet and spicy is on the table.
The Best Chinese Sweet And Spicy Chicken Recipe
Crispy chicken coated in a sticky sauce that perfectly balances heat and sweetness. A quick, flavor-packed dish that’s better than takeout.
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Sweet & Spicy Corn on the Cob in the Oven with Husks
This Korean-inspired side is roasted in the husk and slathered in a sweet and spicy glaze. Easy to make and full of bold flavor.
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Blackstone Sweet Chili Shrimp
These shrimp are seared on a griddle and tossed in sweet chili sauce for a caramelized, spicy finish. Great as a quick main or appetizer.
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Traeger Sweet Chili Shrimp
Sweet chili sauce meets smoky grilled shrimp in this easy Traeger recipe. Perfect for cookouts or fast weeknight seafood dinners.
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Sweet & Sticky Korean Pork Ribs With Gochujang Glaze
These oven-baked baby back ribs are coated in a gochujang-based glaze that’s sweet, spicy, and irresistibly sticky.
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Spicy Sweet Potato Soup (easy, gluten free, vegan)
A creamy, plant-based soup made with sweet potatoes, warm spices, and a hint of maple. Cozy, comforting, and full of flavor.
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Sweet Heat Smoked Spicy Chicken Wings
Smoky, juicy wings coated in a sweet and spicy rub. Ideal for game day or weekend grilling sessions.
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Sweet Chili Chicken Leg Quarters
These oven-roasted leg quarters are glazed in sweet chili sauce for tender meat and a bold, flavorful finish.
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Homemade Sweet Chili Sauce
Make your own sweet chili sauce at home—great for dipping, glazing, or drizzling over your favorite dishes.
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Spicy Turkey & Sweet Corn Soup
A warming soup with tender turkey, sweet corn, and just enough spice to keep you coming back for more.
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Sweet & Spicy Bacon Wrapped Turkey Tenders
Turkey tenders wrapped in crispy bacon and glazed with sweet and spicy sauce. A standout appetizer or easy main.
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Slow Cooker Sweet Chili Chicken Wings
These slow-cooked wings are sweet, spicy, and sticky—with crispy edges and zero need for deep frying.
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Healthy Crock Pot Jalapeno, Chicken & Sweet Corn Soup
A set-it-and-forget-it soup with just the right amount of spice. Great for busy nights or make-ahead meals.
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Sweet & Spicy Indian Chicken
Yogurt-marinated chicken is cooked until tender, then glazed with a sticky-sweet maple and spice blend. A bold twist on Indian-inspired flavors.
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Sweet & Spicy Mango Shrimp
This quick shrimp dish balances juicy mango with a little kick of spice. Done in 20 minutes and great over rice or noodles.
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Sweet & Spicy Pork Ramen Stir Fry
Stir-fried pork and veggies meet ramen noodles in this sweet and spicy sauce. An easy, satisfying one-pan dinner.
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Sweet and Spicy Broccoli Rabe
This quick sauté tames the bitterness of broccoli rabe with a sweet and spicy glaze. A great side for bold meals.
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