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Thai Chili Chicken


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A delicious Thai-inspired chicken dish with a spicy sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 0 teaspoons salt
  • 0 teaspoons black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced or grated)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
  • 2 tablespoons Thai sweet chili sauce
  • 2 red Thai chilies (finely chopped)
  • 1 lime (zest and juice)
  • Fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
  • Sliced red chilies (for garnish)
  • Toasted sesame seeds (optional)
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Combine chicken with soy sauce, cornstarch, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix well and marinate for 10 minutes.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix together all sauce ingredients: soy sauce, fish sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, Thai sweet chili sauce, red chilies, lime zest, and juice.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and sear 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
  4. Remove chicken and set aside. Pour the sauce into the same skillet and simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Return chicken to the skillet and toss in the sauce. Let simmer together for 2 minutes to coat evenly.
  6. Garnish with cilantro, red chilies, sesame seeds, and lime wedges. Serve with jasmine rice.

Notes

  • This dish is best served hot over a bed of jasmine rice.
  • Adjust the number of chilies depending on your heat preference.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Thai

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg