Sweet And Spicy Thai Chicken
A vibrant dish that captures the essence of Thai street food, blending sweet, spicy, sour, and salty flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chili paste
- 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (gluten-free if needed)
- Fresh herbs (like cilantro or basil) for garnish
- Jasmine rice or noodles for serving
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Cook the diced chicken until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the chili paste, honey or brown sugar, soy sauce, and lime juice.
- Let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve over jasmine rice or noodles and garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
Enjoy this dish with a side of stir-fried vegetables or a light cucumber salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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