Description
This Thai Sweet Chili Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breast pieces coated in a tangy and mildly spicy Thai sweet chili sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, it’s cooked in a skillet with garlic, lime, and soy sauce to create a deliciously sticky glaze. Garnished with green onions and sesame seeds, this recipe offers a delightful balance of sweet, savory, and zesty flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
Sauce
- 1/2 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Cooking
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish (Optional)
- Sliced green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine the Thai sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, and minced garlic. Whisk until well combined and set aside.
- Heat the Oil: In a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, pour in the vegetable oil and allow it to shimmer, indicating it’s hot and ready for cooking.
- Cook the Chicken: Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Add them to the hot skillet and sear for about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Add the Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet. Toss to coat the chicken evenly and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and clings to the chicken.
- Serve: Serve the Thai Sweet Chili Chicken hot, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor in the sauce.
- You can adjust the spice level by choosing a mild or spicy Thai sweet chili sauce.
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of regular soy sauce.
- Serve with steamed rice or noodles to make it a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
