Sweet and Spicy Thai Chicken
A flavorful Thai-inspired dish combining sweet, spicy, and savory elements, served over jasmine rice.
Ingredients
Protein
- 450 g chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
Oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Aromatics
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 inch ginger (grated)
Sauces & Condiments
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 0.25 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Vegetables
- 1 any color bell pepper (thinly sliced)
- 1 small onion (thinly sliced)
Herbs
- ΒΌ cup fresh basil leaves (Thai basil if available)
For Serving
- as needed cooked jasmine rice
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken and cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes.
- Add garlic and ginger, stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, and red pepper flakes. Stir well.
- Add bell pepper and onion, cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened. Stir in basil leaves just before removing from heat. Serve over jasmine rice.
Notes
Adjust spice level with red pepper flakes to taste.