Ingredients
For the chicken:
1 Β½ pounds chicken tenderloins, breasts, or thighs π
For the glaze:
ΒΎ cup sweet chili sauce πΆοΈ
β
cup low sodium soy sauce π₯’
ΒΌ cup brown sugar π―
2 tablespoons sriracha πΆοΈ
3 teaspoons minced garlic π§
ΒΌ cup rice vinegar π
3 tablespoons fish sauce π
1 tablespoon lemongrass paste πΏ
1 tablespoon fresh-squeezed lime juice (about 1 lime) π
2 tablespoons sesame oil or toasted sesame oil πΎ
For the pickled veggies:
Β½ cup rice vinegar π
Β½ teaspoon salt π§
1 tablespoon sugar π¬
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes πΆοΈ
2 teaspoons minced garlic π§
Β½ cup shredded carrots π₯
Β½ cucumber, sliced or shaved into ribbons π₯
Instructions
1οΈβ£ 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. π₯π₯
2οΈβ£ For the glaze:
Whisk together all glaze ingredients in a medium bowl. Reserve half of the glaze and set it aside. π―
3οΈβ£ 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. π²
4οΈβ£ 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. π³
5οΈβ£ 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. π’
6οΈβ£ To serve:
Top with thickened glaze and serve with cooked white rice and pickled veggies. Enjoy! ππ₯
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes