Description
A delightful balance of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors that brings families together around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken (breast or thighs)
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp chili sauce (preferably Thai)
- 1 tbsp honey or sugar
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 2 scallions, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked jasmine rice for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix chili sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger. Coat chicken evenly and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook marinated chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through, reserving any leftover marinade.
- Remove chicken and in the same skillet, add reserved marinade and coconut milk, whisking until smooth.
- Return chicken to skillet and coat in sauce; simmer briefly to combine flavors. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve over jasmine rice, garnished with scallions and bell peppers.
- For added flavor, sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Feel free to substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp for a different twist. Add more vegetables for a healthier option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Bang Bang Chicken, Thai Chicken, Comfort Food, Family Dinner