Chilli Sauce Chicken
Transform your dinner table with this bold and flavorful Chilli Sauce Chicken recipe, a perfect fusion of heat and savory sweetness. Tender, bite-sized chicken thighs are lightly coated in cornstarch for a golden, crispy exterior, then tossed in a homemade chili sauce made with soy sauce, sriracha, honey, and aromatic garlic and ginger. Fresh red chilies add an extra layer of spice, while a touch of ketchup and rice vinegar balance the heat with tangy and sweet notes. Garnished with green onions and sesame seeds, this quick and easy dish is ready in just 35 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or casual entertaining. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles to soak up every drop of the irresistibly sticky, spicy sauce.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 600 grams boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
- 2 red chilies
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 4 tablespoons water
- 2 green onions
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and season them with salt and black pepper.
Place the cornstarch in a bowl and toss the chicken pieces in it until evenly coated.
Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6–8 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Finely chop the garlic, mince the ginger, and slice the green onions and red chilies.
In the same skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the garlic, ginger, and red chilies and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, sriracha sauce, ketchup, honey, rice vinegar, and water to make the chili sauce.
Pour the sauce into the skillet and bring it to a simmer. Allow it to cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently, until it thickens slightly.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss it in the sauce until fully coated. Cook for another 2 minutes to heat through.
Garnish the dish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Serve the chili sauce chicken immediately with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
472 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.9 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.0 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 158 mg | 53% | |
| Sodium | 923 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.9 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.5 g | ||
| Protein | 41.0 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 43 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 620 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
