Sliced Chicken Breasts in a Thai Sauce

May 21, 2023May 21, 20230 15
Sliced Chicken Breasts in a Thai Sauce Recipe
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

6 chicken breasts , skinless , deboned
1/2 cup flour , for dredging
salt and coarse black pepper
oil ( for frying )
1 red bell pepper , deseeded and sliced into thin strips
1 yellow bell pepper , deseeded and sliced into thin strips ( you can use green too )
1 tablespoon fresh ginger , grated
2 garlic cloves , peeled and chopped
4 spring onions , sliced up
4 tablespoons thai sweet chili sauce ( a good brand )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
290
Sugar
5g
Fat
8g
Sliced Chicken Breasts in a Thai Sauce is a delicious and fragrant dish that combines savory and sweet flavors with a spicy kick from the Thai chili sauce. This dish can easily be made at home, and is perfect for a family dinner or for guests. The dish is relatively easy to make, with the use of pantry-staple ingredients such as flour and oil, and fresh vegetables like bell peppers and ginger. This recipe is also a great way to impress your guests with an exotic flavor profile without too much effort in the kitchen.

Instructions

1.Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then coat them in flour.
2.Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, fry the chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside.
3.Add more oil to the skillet, and stir-fry the bell peppers for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
4.Add in the ginger, garlic, and spring onions, stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
5.Pour in the Thai sweet chili sauce and stir to combine, allow the sauce to simmer for 1-2 minutes.
6.Add the chicken back into the pan, stir to coat with the sauce and vegetables. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until everything is heated through.
7.Serve hot over rice or with your preferred side dish.

PROS

This dish is full of flavor, thanks to the Thai sweet chili sauce and fresh vegetables.
It’s also a great way to switch up your chicken recipes.

CONS

This recipe does require a bit of prep work with slicing the vegetables, and frying the chicken, which may take some time.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is relatively healthy, as it is low in sugar and fat. Chicken is a high-protein food that is low in calories, and the bell peppers and ginger provide a good dose of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. However, due to the sauce, this recipe may be high in sodium depending on the brand you use.

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