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Sweet And Spicy Thai Chicken

Easy Sweet And Spicy Thai Chicken for Flavorful Weeknights

This Sweet And Spicy Thai Chicken is packed with flavors and ready in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast or substitute with tofu, shrimp, or thinly sliced beef
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil can use canola or grapeseed oil
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free option
  • 1/4 cup Sweet Chili Sauce use a milder stir-fry sauce if preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Fish Sauce omit for vegetarian version
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar or substitute with honey or coconut sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice use lemon juice if lime isn't available
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes adjust to taste
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Bell Pepper sliced; can substitute with carrots or snow peas
  • 1 medium Onion yellow or red preferred
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger freshly grated
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil substitute with regular sweet basil if necessary
For Serving
  • 2 cups Cooked Jasmine Rice can use brown rice or rice noodles

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • medium bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Sweet And Spicy Thai Chicken
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, and red pepper flakes until the sugar dissolves completely.
  2. Heat two tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, stirring for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add the sliced chicken breast to the skillet, sautéing for about 5-7 minutes until golden-brown and nearly cooked through.
  4. Stir in sliced bell pepper and onion, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
  5. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and vegetables, stirring to coat evenly and simmer for about 3 minutes.
  6. Remove the skillet from heat and gently fold in freshly torn basil leaves.
  7. Serve your Sweet And Spicy Thai Chicken hot over jasmine rice with extra sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, prep ingredients ahead of time and avoid overcooking veggies to maintain their crunch.

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