Description
A delicious blend of sweet and spicy flavors in a savory chicken dish that brings joy and connection around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken (breast or thighs)
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, minced
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- Fresh herbs (cilantro and Thai basil)
- Chilies (fresh or dried)
- Juice of 1 lime
- Oil for sautéing
- Optional: Vegetables like zucchini or snap peas
Instructions
- Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic and ginger.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, coconut milk, brown sugar, fish sauce, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, add chicken, and sauté until golden brown (6-7 minutes).
- Add garlic and ginger to the skillet and stir until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour the sauce over the chicken, reduce heat, and let it simmer for 5-10 minutes to thicken.
- Before serving, stir in freshly chopped herbs and a squeeze of lime juice. Serve over jasmine rice.
Notes
Adjust the spice level to your preference. Add crushed peanuts or a splash of lime before serving for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Thai chicken, sweet and spicy, family dinner, easy recipe, stir fry