Sambal Chicken
Elevate your dinner game with this bold and flavorful Sambal Chicken recipe, featuring juicy chicken thighs coated in a spicy, sticky sambal oelek glaze. Perfectly seasoned and pan-seared to crispy perfection, the chicken is then simmered in a savory-sweet sauce made with a medley of garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and brown sugar, balanced with a tangy splash of lime juice. Garnished with fresh cilantro and green onions, this dish brings vibrant Southeast Asian flavors to your table in just 40 minutes. Whether paired with steamed rice or your favorite sides, this easy-to-make recipe delivers a mouthwatering, restaurant-quality meal that's sure to impress. Perfect for spice lovers and weeknight dinners alike! Keywords: Sambal Chicken, spicy chicken recipe, Southeast Asian cuisine, easy weeknight dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 3 tablespoons sambal oelek
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 inch piece, minced ginger
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 3 stalks, chopped green onions
- 0.25 cup, chopped cilantro
Instructions
Begin by patting the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the cooking oil. Once hot, add the chicken thighs skin-side down. Cook until the skin is crispy and golden brown, about 5 minutes. Flip the chicken and cook for another 3-5 minutes on the other side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic and ginger. Sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add the sambal oelek, soy sauce, and brown sugar to the skillet. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, turning them to coat them in the sambal sauce. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the chicken simmer in the sauce for about 10 minutes or until cooked through.
Finish by adding lime juice to the dish, stirring gently to combine.
Garnish the sambal chicken with chopped green onions and cilantro before serving.
Serve hot with steamed rice or your favorite side dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1624 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 94.6 g | 121% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.2 g | 116% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 564 mg | 188% | |
| Sodium | 4406 mg | 192% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.4 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.8 g | ||
| Protein | 161.7 g | 323% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 155 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 2005 mg | 43% | |
*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.
