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Sweet And Spicy Thai Chicken

Sweet And Spicy Thai Chicken That'll Wow Your Taste Buds

This Sweet And Spicy Thai Chicken combines sweet honey and spicy chili for a vibrant, quick weeknight meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb boneless chicken thighs or breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
For the Marinade
  • 3 tbsp honey or maple syrup for vegan
  • 1 to taste chili peppers or red pepper flakes
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 cloves garlic freshly minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger freshly minced
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot powder for thickening

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by cutting the boneless chicken thighs or breasts into bite-sized pieces, about 1 to 2 inches each.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, minced ginger, and chopped chili peppers to create the marinade.
  3. Add the chopped chicken to the marinade, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
  4. In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken pieces to the pan.
  5. Create a cornstarch slurry by mixing cornstarch with water, then whisk into the pan to thicken the sauce.
  6. Plate your Sweet And Spicy Thai Chicken and drizzle any remaining sauce on top. Garnish as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, marinate longer and avoid overcrowding the pan during cooking.

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