Asian Chilli Chicken
Sticky, spicy, and sweet — this Asian Chilli Chicken brings together pantry staples and bold flavors for an easy dinner that tastes like a takeout favorite with a homemade twist.
Equipment
- Skillet or Frying Pan
- Tongs
- Grater or Microplane (for ginger/garlic)
Ingredients
Chicken & Seasoning
- 500 g chicken breast fillets sliced into thin fillets
- salt and pepper to taste
- rice flour or all-purpose flour for dusting
For Cooking
- vegetable or canola oil for pan frying
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Sauce & Aromatics
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tsp ginger minced
- 1 tsp chilli flakes
- 3 tbsp Sriracha
- 1 tbsp soy sauce light or all-purpose
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tbsp lime juice freshly squeezed preferred
Optional Garnishes
- green onions sliced
- sesame seeds
- fresh chili slices optional
- lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts into thin fillets. Season with salt and pepper, then lightly dust with rice flour.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. Sear chicken 2 minutes per side until golden. Set aside.
- Reduce heat. Add sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Stir for 15 seconds, then add chili flakes.
- Add Sriracha, soy sauce, honey, and a splash of water. Stir well and let the sauce simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add lime juice and simmer another 30 seconds until thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet, flip to coat in sauce. Serve immediately.
- Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, chili slices, or lime wedges.
Notes
Fresh lime juice added at the end brightens the whole dish. Taste and adjust the sauce for your preferred heat and sweetness.
Nutrition
Calories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 540mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 220IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1.7mg
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