Hot Chili Chicken
Spice up your dinner routine with this zesty and flavorful Hot Chili Chicken recipe! Featuring tender, bite-sized pieces of crispy chicken thighs enveloped in a bold, tangy sauce made with soy sauce, sriracha, and a touch of honey, this dish balances spicy, savory, and slightly sweet notes beautifully. Aromatic garlic, ginger, and fiery red chilies infuse the dish with mouthwatering depth, while red bell peppers add a vibrant crunch. Garnished with fresh green onions and sesame seeds, this quick and easy 35-minute recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or as a show-stopping centerpiece for your next gathering. Serve it with steamed rice or noodles to soak up that irresistible sauce for a meal that's sure to impress chili lovers everywhere.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Boneless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Ginger (minced)
- 2 pieces Red chilies (finely chopped)
- 1 piece Red bell pepper (sliced)
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 3 tablespoons Water
- 2 stalks Green onions (sliced)
- 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, season the chicken with salt and ground black pepper, then coat it evenly with cornstarch.
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden and crispy on the outside, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the minced garlic, ginger, and chopped red chilies, and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add the sliced red bell pepper and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, sriracha sauce, honey, and water. Pour this mixture into the skillet and stir well.
Return the cooked chicken back to the skillet and toss to coat it in the sauce. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and coat the chicken evenly.
Sprinkle the dish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish.
Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
390 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.0 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 131 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 1099 mg | 48% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.7 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.8 g | ||
| Protein | 35.0 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 47 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 566 mg | 12% | |
*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.
