Description
Transport your taste buds to Thailand with this Sweet Chili Chicken recipe. Juicy chicken pieces are coated in a sticky, sweet sauce that balances heat and flavor, turning any meal into a festive occasion. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, this dish is simple to prepare and deliciously satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown on all sides, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, and lime juice. Pour this mixture over the cooked chicken and stir to coat evenly.
- Simmer for an additional 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For added crunch, sprinkle extra sesame seeds on top. Substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp for a different protein option. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat in a skillet over medium heat.