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Sweet and Spicy Thai Chicken

Sweet and Spicy Thai Chicken: A Flavorful Dinner in 30 Minutes

Sweet and Spicy Thai Chicken is a delightful, quick dish featuring juicy chicken thighs in a sticky, aromatic sauce that brings heat and sweetness to your dinner table.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pounds Chicken Thighs Can substitute with chicken breasts.
For the Sauce
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Grated
  • 2 pieces Thai Red Chilies Adjust spice levels as desired.
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Fish Sauce Optional for vegetarian version.
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar Can replace with honey.
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar or Lime Juice Fresh lime juice is ideal.
  • 1 teaspoon Cornstarch Make a slurry with water.
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil Can use sesame oil.
For Garnishing
  • 1/4 cup Peanuts Optional
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Chopped
  • 1 piece Lime Wedges For serving
For Serving
  • 2 cups Jasmine Rice Can substitute with coconut rice.

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season the chicken thighs lightly with salt. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 7-8 minutes each side until golden brown and cooked through, then set aside.
  2. Add more oil if needed, then sauté minced garlic and grated ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Pour in soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, and rice vinegar (or lime juice). Simmer for 1-2 minutes to meld flavors.
  4. Create a cornstarch slurry with water, then mix into the sauce, stirring until thickened, about 1-2 minutes.
  5. Return the chicken to the skillet, coat thoroughly in the sauce, and let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Serve the chicken over jasmine rice and garnish with peanuts, cilantro, and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a vegetarian version, swap chicken for tofu or tempeh and omit fish sauce.

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