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Katie's Cucina » Recipes » Asian

PF Changs Sweet Chili Brussel Sprouts

Published: Jun 24, 2021 · Modified: Oct 4, 2022 by Katie · This post may contain affiliate links

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If you love the sweet and spicy brussel sprouts at P.F. Changs you’ll love my take on these Sweet Chili Brussel Sprouts recipe. This recipe is done from start to finish in 20 minutes with just a few ingredients.

Top view of a white bowl filled with sliced browned brussels sprouts with sesame seeds and green onions.

Years ago, I created this easy recipe for Sweet Chili Brussels Sprouts. It is similar to PF Changs brussel sprouts recipe, a copycat like recipe for their Kung Pao Brussel sprouts recipe. Although the Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts boast more ingredients like red peppers, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and unsalted peanuts to name a few. My Sweet Chili sprouts only have a few ingredients and make for an easy weeknight side dish.

I have loved the Asian cuisine since the ripe age of 4. I remember bellying up to plates full of Chinese food–mostly egg rolls and egg drop soup. I was obsessed with the cuisine and most mornings when my mom would ask me what I wanted for breakfast my response was Chinese food! Which is not like your typical 4 year old.

Not much has changed since I was first introduced–you can definitely still find me eating Chinese food for breakfast! In fact, my kids love Chinese food just as much as I do. Although we don’t have a P.F. Chang’s near us (a TOGO option coming soon) whenever we are near one it’s typically where we will eat. This is where this quicker P.F. Chang’s Copycat Brussels Sprouts recipe was created.

Table of contents

  • Ingredients
  • Directions
  • FAQs
  • Tips & Tricks
  • Asian Recipe
    • Love Brussels Sprouts? Here are a few more of my favorite recipes…

Ingredients

Ingredients on counter; brussel sprouts, sweet chili sauce, sesame oil, and green onions.
  • Brussels Sprouts – I only use fresh brussels sprouts for this recipe.
  • Oil – I like to use sesame oil since it gives a nice earthy flavor to the sprouts.
  • Sweet Chili Sauce – I use Mae Ploy Sweet Chili Sauce for this recipe.
  • Green Onions – A little goes a long way. This is definitely optional but I like the additional flavor and texture they lend.

Directions

Two photo; left of sliced fresh brussel sprouts in a pan right of cooked brussels sprouts in a pan.

Rinse Brussels sprouts, slice in half.

Pour sesame oil to a saute pan on medium heat. Add the Brussels sprouts and water to the pan. Sauté for 5-8 minutes on medium heat with lid on. Stirring often to ensure they don’t burn or stick.

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Remove the lid. Pour the sweet chili sauce on top. Mix well and cook for 1-2 additional minutes. Sprinkle sliced scallions and sesame seeds on top of the brussels sprouts. Divide evenly among plates and enjoy.

FAQs

Here are all the frequently asked questions readers have asked when making this recipe.

Can you overcook brussel sprouts?

Yes, you can so it’s important to cook them just until tender so they are not mushy.

Are these brussels sprouts spicy?

The Mae Ploy sauce definitely has a kick to it. My 7 year old like some spicy food and will eat this where my 4 year old finds this recipe too spicy for her.

Should you cut brussel sprouts in half before cooking?

Yes, I find that by cutting the brussel sprouts they cook faster and more evenly. Cut the stem of the bottom off first then slice the brussels in half.

Tips & Tricks

Female hand holding a bottle of Mae Ploy Sweet Chili Sauce.

Here are a few of my favorite tips and tricks I’ve learned when making this recipe.

  • Sweet Chili Sauce – I like to use Mae Ploy Sweet Chili Sauce. I can find this at my local grocery store in the ethnic food aisle and/or Amazon! 
  • Brussels Sprouts – I only ever use fresh brussels for this recipe. I have never tested this recipe with frozen. I would be weary that they wouldn’t be able to crisp up and be too soggy.
  • Pan with Lid – You will need a pan with a lid so that you can essentially steam the brussel sprouts in the pan. Once you remove the lid any additional liquid that might be present will evaporate.

Asian Recipe

White bowl filled with halved brussel sprouts with sesame seeds and green onions.

Here are a few delicious recipes you can make to pair with these Brussel Sprouts.

  • Asian London Broil
  • Shrimp Fried Rice
  • Asian Beef Skewers
  • Spiced Shrimp with Ginger Rice and Peas

Love Brussels Sprouts? Here are a few more of my favorite recipes…

  • Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Carrots
  • Brussels Sprouts with Corned Beef
  • Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

If you make this P F Changs Brussel Sprouts recipe, I would be honored and love for you to take the time to leave a star rating and comment! I spend hours developing and testing these recipes, and always love to hear feedback and user experience!

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Top view of a white bowl filled with sliced browned brussels sprouts with sesame seeds and green onions.

P.F. Changs Sweet Chili Brussels Sprouts

If you love the sweet and spicy brussel sprouts at P.F. Changs you'll love my take on these Sweet Chili Brussel Sprouts recipe. This recipe is done from start to finish in 20 minutes with just a few ingredients.
4.34 from 6 votes
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Lactose
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 113kcal
Author: Katie

Equipment

  • Stove Top

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
  • 1 lb. Brussels Sprouts
  • 2 tablespoon Water
  • ¼ cup Sweet Chili Sauce
  • Sliced Scallions
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds

Instructions

  • Rinse Brussels sprouts, slice in half.
  • Pour sesame oil to a saute pan on medium heat. Add the Brussels sprouts and water to the pan. Sauté for 5-8 minutes on medium heat with lid on. Stirring often to ensure they don't burn or stick.
  • Remove the lid. Pour the sweet chili sauce on top. Mix well and cook for 1-2 additional minutes. Sprinkle sliced scallions and sesame seeds on top of the brussels sprouts. Divide evenly among plates and enjoy.

Notes

  • Sweet Chili Sauce – I like to use Mae Ploy Sweet Chili Sauce. I can find this at my local grocery store in the ethnic food aisle and/or Amazon! 
  • Brussels Sprouts – I only ever use fresh brussels for this recipe. I have never tested this recipe with frozen. I would be weary that they wouldn’t be able to crisp up and be too soggy.
  • Pan with Lid – You will need a pan with a lid so that you can essentially steam the brussel sprouts in the pan. Once you remove the lid any additional liquid that might be present will evaporate.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5c | Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 188mg | Potassium: 441mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 855IU | Vitamin C: 96mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2mg
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  1. Irene Diep

    August 15, 2021 at 6:42 pm

    1 star
    Followed the recipe exactly and the Brussel Sprouts didn’t pick up the flavor of the sesame oil or the sweet chili sauce. I am going to see if I can find another recipe as I really loved PF Changs Brussel Sprouts.

    Reply
    • Katie

      August 16, 2021 at 11:58 am

      Irene, I’m so sorry to read this. Good luck finding another recipe.

  2. KIM YOW

    September 10, 2020 at 9:20 pm

    5 stars
    My husband constantly raves about PF Chang’s Brussel Sprouts. I thought with his birthday approaching and brussel sprouts in the frig, I’d take this recipe for a test drive. I’m thrilled that I did because he couldn’t stop praising the recipe and our daughter too loved them! I didn’t have sweet chili oil on hand so I Googled a recipe on how to make my own, and that too came out awesome. I could also control the chili heat scale and prepare it while the sprouts were boiling. So thank you for this easy and delicious knockoff! Will make it again and again.

    Reply
    • Katie

      September 11, 2020 at 5:18 pm

      Kim, thank you so much for taking the time to make this recipe and leave a review! I’m so happy your family enjoyed this recipe!

  3. Nutmeg Nanny

    October 23, 2013 at 10:16 pm

    Oh goodness, that miso chicken looks incredible!! I have to get my hands on it 🙂

    Reply
    • Katie

      October 28, 2013 at 7:45 am

      Ummm I know! I need to visit P.F. Changs stat! 🙂

  4. Wanda

    October 23, 2013 at 4:58 pm

    OMG, Katie! I’ll go for the Vietnamese Noodles with Steak and Shrimps. I love going to P.F. Chang’s and believe or not, haven’t been there with Alex yet. I normally go after one of my tedious cancer studies and that eating there is like comfort food for me. Can’t wait to go and try this dish with him and the girls!

    Reply
    • Katie

      October 28, 2013 at 7:46 am

      Wanda–Chinese food is comfort food for me too! Print out the coupon and take Alex there!

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