Spicy Honey Lime Chilli Chicken
This easy Chilli Chicken Recipe delivers sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors with minimal effort and maximum satisfaction. A restaurant-style dish made right in your kitchen, it's perfect for busy weeknights or fun gatherings.
Equipment
- Skillet or Wok
- Tongs
- Knife and Cutting Board
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 500 g chicken breast fillets sliced thin
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1.5 tbsp rice flour or all-purpose flour
- 1.5 tbsp vegetable or canola oil
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- 2 tsp ginger finely minced
- 1 tsp chilli flakes adjust to taste
- 0.5 cup water
- 3 tbsp sriracha
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 0.25 cup honey
- 3 tbsp lime juice freshly squeezed
Garnish
- green onions sliced
- sesame seeds
- fresh red chili optional, sliced for heat
- lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts horizontally for thinner fillets. Season with salt, pepper, and a light coating of rice flour. Shake off excess.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over high heat. Sear chicken for 2 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Lower heat slightly and add sesame oil. Add minced garlic, ginger, and chili flakes. Sauté for 15 seconds until aromatic.
- Pour in water, sriracha, soy sauce, and honey. Stir and let simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add lime juice and stir. The sauce should thicken further and turn glossy red.
- Return chicken to the pan. Toss gently until well coated in the sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with green onions, sesame seeds, chili slices, and lime wedges.
Notes
This recipe is easily adjustable. Swap sriracha for a milder sauce, or use thighs instead of breasts. Best enjoyed fresh for maximum sauce shine and flavor impact.
Nutrition
Calories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 34gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 680mgPotassium: 620mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 2mg
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