Description
Thai Chili Sweet Chicken is a delectable dish that beautifully balances sweet and spicy flavors, making it perfect for any occasion. Tender chicken pieces are marinated in a luscious sweet chili sauce, sautéed with aromatic garlic and ginger, then finished with vibrant green onions. This quick recipe takes just 30 minutes to prepare, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner parties. Serve it over fragrant jasmine rice or alongside a crisp salad for a well-rounded meal. With its irresistible taste and straightforward preparation, Thai Chili Sweet Chicken is sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/3 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces and marinate them with soy sauce and half of the sweet chili sauce for 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the minced garlic and grated ginger until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the marinated chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown on all sides, approximately 5 to 7 minutes.
- Stir in the remaining sweet chili sauce and green onions. Let it simmer for an additional couple of minutes.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles, garnished with extra green onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg