Description
This Thai Sweet Chili Chicken recipe is a quick and flavorful meal featuring tender chicken breast pieces tossed in a tangy, sweet, and spicy Thai sweet chili sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, it combines garlic, lime juice, soy sauce, and vibrant chili sauce for a perfect balance of heat and sweetness. Garnished with green onions and sesame seeds, it’s ideal for a weeknight dinner that feels special without the fuss.
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 to let the flavors meld.
- Heat the oil: Place a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and pour in the vegetable oil. Allow it to heat until it shimmers, indicating the pan is hot enough for cooking.
- Cook the chicken: Season the bite-sized chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Add them to the hot skillet and sear for about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally to brown all sides until the chicken is golden and cooked through.
- Add the sauce: Pour the prepared Thai sweet chili sauce mixture over the cooked chicken. Toss the chicken pieces to coat them evenly with the sauce. Continue cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring gently until the sauce thickens and clings to the chicken.
- Serve and garnish: Transfer the chicken to a serving dish while hot. Garnish with optional sliced green onions and sesame seeds for added color, texture, and flavor.
Notes
- You can adjust the heat by choosing a milder or spicier sweet chili sauce.
- Serve this dish with steamed jasmine rice or noodles to soak up the flavorful sauce.
- For extra crunch, add chopped roasted peanuts on top before serving.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
- Make sure chicken pieces are uniform in size for even cooking.
