Sweet and Spicy Thai Chicken (Print Version)
Tender chicken pieces glazed in a vibrant Thai sauce balancing sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors over rice.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 2 tbsp cornstarch
03 - 1/2 tsp salt
04 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
05 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
→ Sauce
06 - 1/3 cup sweet chili sauce
07 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
08 - 2 tbsp fish sauce
09 - 2 tbsp honey
10 - 2 tbsp lime juice (about 1 lime)
11 - 2 cloves garlic minced
12 - 1-2 tsp sriracha or Thai chili paste (adjust to heat preference)
13 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
→ Garnish
14 - 2 green onions thinly sliced
15 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds
16 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
17 - Lime wedges (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - In a medium bowl, toss chicken pieces with cornstarch, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
02 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and cook for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, honey, lime juice, garlic, sriracha, and ginger.
04 - Pour sauce into the skillet and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring, until slightly thickened.
05 - Return chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until chicken is well-glazed and heated through.
06 - Remove from heat. Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, cilantro, and serve with lime wedges if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sauce hits that perfect sweet spot where everyone at the table reaches for seconds
- It comes together faster than delivery arrives and tastes infinitely better
02 -
- Do not overcrowd your pan or the chicken will steam instead of getting that nice golden color
- The sauce thickens quickly once it simmers, so have your chicken ready to toss back in
03 -
- Grate your ginger against the grain to avoid tough fibrous bits in the sauce
- Warm your honey in the microwave for 10 seconds to make it easier to whisk