Sweet Chili Thai Style Chicken - Dinner in 30 Minutes

sweet chili sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade chili sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup + chili flakes

Homemade sauce can reduce sugar and sodium.

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Breast is leaner; drumsticks are often less expensive.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salted water

Soy sauce is easier to find and lower in sodium.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor while canola is budget-friendly.

Mix together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, and Sriracha in a bowl.

Cut boneless skinless chicken breasts into bite-sized chunks.

Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat.

Add chicken to the pan and season with black pepper; stir and fry for about 4 minutes until browned.

Add chopped onion, garlic, and ginger to the pan; toss until fragrant.

Lower the heat and add the sauce mixture to the pan; toss to coat the chicken.

Let the mixture simmer for about 3 minutes until it thickens slightly.

Remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime before serving.

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