Thai Sweet Chili Chicken
Thai Sweet Chili Chicken features diced chicken coated in a sweet and spicy Thai chili sauce, perfectly balanced with garlic and ginger.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 730kcal
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken thighs boneless, skinless - cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup cornstarch
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
2 green onions, sliced for garnish
sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the chicken pieces with cornstarch in a large bowl. Toss to coat, ensuring each piece is well-covered.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the coated chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Remove any excess oil from the skillet.
- In the same pan, combine the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes. Stir well and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Add the cooked chicken back to the pan, tossing it in the sauce until each piece is coated evenly. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve the chicken garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 730kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 167mg | Sodium: 899mg | Potassium: 396mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 2mg | Net Carbohydrates: 39g