Thai Sweet Chili Chicken
A warm and comforting dish featuring tender chicken pieces coated in a sweet chili sauce, finished with garlic and fresh green onions.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces Use boneless, skinless for best results.
- ½ cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce Use low-sodium version for less sodium.
- 1 tablespoon lime juice Adjust to taste.
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening) Mix with water to create a slurry.
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, combine sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, and minced garlic. Set aside.
- Taste the sauce before adding to the chicken. Adjust lime juice or heat if desired.
Cooking the Chicken
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes.
- Avoid crowding the pan; cook in batches if needed.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and stir to coat evenly.
- If desired, mix cornstarch with a little water, then add it to the skillet to thicken the sauce.
- Cook for an additional 2–3 minutes until sauce is sticky and coats the chicken.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
For meal prep, cook chicken and sauce separately to preserve texture. Use a heavy-bottomed skillet for best caramelization.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6g
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