Thai Sweet Chili Chicken
This Thai Sweet Chili Chicken is a perfect balance of sweet and spicy with a zesty touch of lime. Ideal for a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner served over rice or noodles.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl Large
- 1 Skillet Large
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup sweet chili sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce or a gf tamari sauce or coconut aminos to make this gluten-free
- 3 tablespoon honey
- 2 lime juiced
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 chicken breasts halved (making 4 cutlets)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or another cooking oil
- 1 green onion thinly sliced
- lime wedges for serving
Instructions
Instructions
- In a large bowl or baking dish add the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, honey, ground ginger, and lime juice and mix together to make the marinade.
- Reserve ½ cup of the marinade in a separate bowl and set aside.
- Add the chicken to the large bowl and toss in the marinade. Cover and let marinade in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- In a large skillet, heat oil.
- Add the chicken and cook for about 5 minutes on each side or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve chicken, sprinkling with green onion and a drizzle (or as much as desired) of the reserved (unused) marinade.
- Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Adjust chicken cooking time based on thickness. Ensure chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F.