Description
If you’re looking for a quick, delicious, and satisfying meal, look no further than this Sweet and Spicy Thai Chicken recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp fish sauce (or extra soy sauce)
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves (Thai basil if possible)
- Cooked jasmine rice, for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
- In a large pan over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken pieces. Cook the chicken for about 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.
- With the chicken out of the pan, pour in the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the hot oil, allowing them to sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Next, add the thinly sliced onion and bell pepper to the pan. Stir-fry these vegetables for about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Return the cooked chicken to the pan with the sautéed veggies. Pour in the prepared sauce and stir everything to coat the chicken and vegetables evenly.
- Once the sauce has thickened, turn off the heat. Stir in the fresh basil leaves, allowing them to wilt in the residual heat.
Notes
For the best flavor, use fresh ingredients whenever possible, particularly herbs and vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
Nutrition
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Protein: 30 g