Description
A delightful dish combining sweet and savory flavors with tender chicken, perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, minced garlic, lime juice, and cornstarch. Whisk until smooth.
- Season the chicken pieces generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken, stirring to coat every piece. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
You can prepare the sauce a day in advance for deeper flavors. Consider adding vegetables for extra crunch and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Thai, chicken, sweet chili, quick meal, weeknight dinner