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Sweet And Spicy Thai Chicken

Sweet And Spicy Thai Chicken for a Flavor-Packed Dinner

This Sweet And Spicy Thai Chicken is a deliciously vibrant dish that's quick to make, perfect for busy weeknights and ideal for gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner Ideas
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
  • ¼ cup Soy sauce
For the Marinade
  • 2 tablespoons Honey
  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
For the Stir-Fry
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil for sautéing
  • 1 medium Onion sliced
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger fresh minced
  • 1 large Red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 cup Snap peas trimmed
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons Water
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Green onions chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted sesame seeds
For Serving
  • 2 cups Jasmine rice or noodles for serving

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken breast pieces, soy sauce, honey, sriracha, and rice vinegar. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Heat a skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil. Sauté sliced onion for 2-3 minutes until soft.
  3. Add minced garlic and ginger, stirring for about a minute until fragrant.
  4. Increase heat and add marinated chicken, cooking for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  5. Add red bell pepper and snap peas, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until vibrant and tender-crisp.
  6. Mix cornstarch with water until smooth, then pour over chicken and veggies, cooking for another 2 minutes until sauce thickens.
  7. Season with salt and pepper, then garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
  8. Serve alongside jasmine rice or noodles for a complete meal.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Allow chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes for best flavor. Adjust sriracha to taste based on your spice tolerance.

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