Spicy Thai Style Chicken
Transform your weeknight meals with this irresistible Spicy Thai Style Chicken recipe! Featuring tender, bite-sized chicken thighs simmered in a creamy, flavor-packed coconut milk sauce, this dish strikes the perfect balance between spice and umami. Aromatic garlic, fiery red chilies, and zesty ginger create a bold foundation, while a harmonious blend of soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, and brown sugar adds a signature Thai-inspired tanginess. Infused with fresh Thai basil and garnished with green onions, this dish delivers vibrant flavor in every bite. Perfectly served over fluffy jasmine rice, this quick 40-minute recipe is an easy way to bring authentic Thai cuisine to your table. Whether you're craving a comforting dinner or looking to spice up your routine, this recipe is sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 pieces red chilies (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon ginger (grated)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 0.5 cup Thai basil leaves (fresh)
- 2 pieces green onions (sliced)
- 4 cups cooked jasmine rice (for serving)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel and cut them into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the minced garlic, sliced red chilies, and grated ginger to the skillet. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Increase the heat to high, add the chicken pieces, and cook for 5-6 minutes until they are no longer pink and lightly browned.
In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice. Pour this sauce mixture over the chicken.
Stir in the coconut milk and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cook for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
To thicken the sauce, mix the cornstarch with water in a small bowl. Slowly pour this mixture into the skillet, stirring continuously, and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Garnish the dish with fresh Thai basil leaves and sliced green onions.
Serve the Spicy Thai Style Chicken over cooked jasmine rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2705 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 74.6 g | 96% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.7 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 436 mg | 145% | |
| Sodium | 4634 mg | 201% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 359.4 g | 131% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.0 g | ||
| Protein | 144.8 g | 290% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 493 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 20.2 mg | 112% | |
| Potassium | 2572 mg | 55% | |
*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.
