Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- ½ cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 stalks green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Combine sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, minced garlic, and minced ginger in a bowl to make the sauce. Stir well to ensure all ingredients are blended.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the chicken to the pan and cook until browned on both sides, about 5-6 minutes per side.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the cooked chicken, ensuring it’s well coated.
- Simmer on low heat until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce thickens, about 7-10 minutes.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Let the chicken rest after cooking to retain its juices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
- Diet: None
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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