Sweet And Spicy Thai Chicken Recipe
This Sweet and Spicy Thai Chicken Recipe is bold, sticky, and full of flavor. Made with chicken, sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, garlic, honey, and ginger for an easy dinner.
Equipment
- Large skillet or wok
- Sharp chef’s knife
- Cutting board
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring spoons
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Garlic press (optional)
- Small whisk
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 500 g boneless chicken thighs cut into bite‑size pieces
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
For the Sweet and Spicy Sauce
- 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Optional Garnish
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- Fresh lime wedges
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the chicken
- Place the chicken pieces in a bowl. Add cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. Toss everything until the chicken is evenly coated.
- The cornstarch helps create a light crisp texture on the outside while keeping the inside juicy.
Step 2: Mix the sauce
- In a small bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, chili garlic sauce, minced garlic, ginger, and sesame oil.
- Set the sauce aside so it is ready when the chicken finishes cooking.
Step 3: Cook the chicken
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium‑high heat. Add the chicken pieces in a single layer.
- Cook for about 5–6 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken becomes golden brown and fully cooked.
Step 4: Add the sauce
- Reduce heat slightly and pour the prepared sauce into the pan. Stir gently so every piece of chicken becomes coated.
- The sauce will start bubbling and thickening almost immediately.
Step 5: Simmer briefly
- Let the chicken cook in the sauce for 3–4 minutes. The sauce should become glossy and slightly sticky.
Step 6: Garnish and serve
- Turn off the heat and sprinkle chopped green onions and sesame seeds on top.
- Serve hot with steamed jasmine rice.