Thai Chicken Recipe: A Flavorful Journey to the East 🍗🌶️
If you’re looking to spice up your weeknight dinners, this Thai Chicken recipe is just what you need! Combining a blend of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors, this dish will transport your taste buds straight to the bustling streets of Thailand. Perfectly balanced with a glaze that’s both sticky and spicy, and complemented by refreshing pickled veggies, this recipe is a must-try.
Ingredients:
For the chicken:
- 1 ½ pounds chicken tenderloins, breasts, or thighs 🍗
For the glaze:
- ¾ cup sweet chili sauce 🌶️
- ⅓ cup low sodium soy sauce 🥢
- ¼ cup brown sugar 🍯
- 2 tablespoons sriracha 🌶️
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic 🧄
- ¼ cup rice vinegar 🍚
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce 🐟
- 1 tablespoon lemongrass paste 🌿
- 1 tablespoon fresh-squeezed lime juice (about 1 lime) 🍋
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil or toasted sesame oil 🌾
For the pickled veggies:
- ½ cup rice vinegar 🍚
- ½ teaspoon salt 🧂
- 1 tablespoon sugar 🍬
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 🌶️
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic 🧄
- ½ cup shredded carrots 🥕
- ½ cucumber, sliced or shaved into ribbons 🥒
Instructions:
1️⃣ For the pickled veggies:
- Combine all the ingredients for the pickled veggies in a jar.
- Cover tightly and shake vigorously until everything is well mixed.
- Chill for at least 1 hour or up to overnight to let the flavors meld together. 🥒🥕
2️⃣ For the glaze:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together all the glaze ingredients.
- Reserve half of the glaze and set it aside. 🍯
3️⃣ Cook the glaze:
- Pour the remaining half of the glaze into a medium saucepan.
- Bring it to a boil and cook for about five minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat and allow it to cool while you prepare the chicken. 🍲
4️⃣ Stovetop method:
- Combine the chicken and reserved glaze in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook for 5-8 minutes on each side, depending on the thickness of the chicken pieces, until fully cooked.
- Remove from heat. 🍳
5️⃣ Grill method:
- Combine the chicken and reserved glaze. Cover and chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-low and oil the grates.
- Use tongs to transfer the chicken to the grill (discard any excess glaze marinade).
- Grill for 5-8 minutes on each side, depending on the thickness of the chicken. 🍢
6️⃣ To serve:
- Top the cooked chicken with the thickened glaze.
- Serve alongside cooked white rice and the pickled veggies.
- Enjoy the burst of flavors with every bite! 🍚🥒
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
This Thai Chicken is a delightful blend of flavors that’s quick and easy to prepare. Whether you choose to cook it on the stovetop or grill it to perfection, the result is a dish that’s sure to impress. The sweet and spicy glaze, combined with the crunchy pickled veggies, makes this meal a winner in any kitchen. Enjoy it with a side of white rice to complete the experience. Bon appétit!
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Thai Chicken
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
For the chicken:
1 ½ pounds chicken tenderloins, breasts, or thighs 🍗
For the glaze:
¾ cup sweet chili sauce 🌶️
⅓ cup low sodium soy sauce 🥢
¼ cup brown sugar 🍯
2 tablespoons sriracha 🌶️
3 teaspoons minced garlic 🧄
¼ cup rice vinegar 🍚
3 tablespoons fish sauce 🐟
1 tablespoon lemongrass paste 🌿
1 tablespoon fresh-squeezed lime juice (about 1 lime) 🍋
2 tablespoons sesame oil or toasted sesame oil 🌾
For the pickled veggies:
½ cup rice vinegar 🍚
½ teaspoon salt 🧂
1 tablespoon sugar 🍬
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 🌶️
2 teaspoons minced garlic 🧄
½ cup shredded carrots 🥕
½ cucumber, sliced or shaved into ribbons 🥒
Instructions
1️⃣ For the pickled veggies:
Combine all ingredients in a jar. Cover tightly and shake vigorously. Chill for at least 1 hour or up to overnight. 🥒🥕
2️⃣ For the glaze:
Whisk together all glaze ingredients in a medium bowl. Reserve half of the glaze and set it aside. 🍯
3️⃣ Add the remaining half of the glaze to a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook for five minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool and thicken while you cook the chicken. 🍲
4️⃣ Stovetop method:
Combine chicken and reserved glaze in a skillet over medium heat. Cook for 5-8 minutes (depending on the thickness of the chicken pieces). Turn, cook for another 5-8 minutes until cooked through. Remove from heat. 🍳
5️⃣ Grill method:
Combine chicken and reserved glaze. Cover and chill for 30 minutes. Preheat grill to medium-low and oil the grates. Use tongs to transfer chicken to the grill (discard excess glaze marinade) and grill for 5-8 minutes on each side, depending on the thickness of the chicken. 🍢
6️⃣ To serve:
Top with thickened glaze and serve with cooked white rice and pickled veggies. Enjoy! 🍚🥒
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes