Description
Sweet & Spicy Thai Chili Chicken is a delightful dish that balances sweet and spicy flavors, creating an unforgettable meal. This quick and easy recipe transforms tender chicken breasts into a culinary delight with a luscious sauce made from fresh garlic, shallots, and Thai chili paste. Whether served over fluffy jasmine rice or in crisp lettuce wraps, this dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. The customizable spice level allows you to tailor it to your taste preference, ensuring everyone at the table will enjoy it. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, Sweet & Spicy Thai Chili Chicken is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cloves of fresh garlic
- 1 shallot
- 2 tablespoons Thai chili paste
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ½ cup brown sugar
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Chop garlic and shallots; slice the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, garlic, shallots, and half the lime juice. Marinate the chicken for at least 20 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the marinated chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- In another bowl, mix brown sugar, remaining lime juice, and Thai chili paste. Pour over cooked chicken and stir well.
- Let simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg