Description
A delightful dish that perfectly balances sweet and spicy flavors, featuring tender chicken cooked in a creamy coconut sauce with fresh herbs and spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken (breast or thighs), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1–2 fresh chili or chili paste, to taste
- Fresh herbs (Thai basil and cilantro), for garnish
- 1 lime, for squeezing
Instructions
- Prep your chicken: Cut the boneless chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Marinate: In a bowl, combine chicken pieces, soy sauce, honey, and minced garlic and ginger. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Sauté aromatics: In a large skillet over medium heat, add a tablespoon of oil and sauté minced ginger and garlic for about a minute.
- Cook the chicken: Add the marinated chicken to the skillet, brown without stirring for a few minutes.
- Add coconut milk and chili: Pour in the coconut milk and add fresh chili or chili paste. Simmer for about 10-15 minutes.
- Finish it off: Squeeze lime juice just before serving and sprinkle with fresh herbs.
- Serve hot over jasmine rice or noodles, garnished with more herbs.
Notes
Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Adjust spice levels according to your preference. Keep an eye on the chicken to avoid overcooking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Sweet And Spicy Thai Chicken, Thai cuisine, chicken recipes, comfort food, easy dinner