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Thai Sweet Chili Chicken

Easy Thai Sweet Chili Chicken for a Flavorful Weeknight Dinner

This Thai Sweet Chili Chicken is a quick and delicious dish that satisfies cravings with its sticky sweet and tangy sauce.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1 cup Sweet chili sauce homemade or store-bought
  • 1/4 cup Soy sauce or tamari/coconut aminos for gluten-free
  • 1/4 cup Honey or maple syrup for vegan
  • 2 tablespoons Limes fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon Ground ginger or fresh grated ginger
For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken breasts cut into cutlets
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil for searing
For Garnish
  • 2 stalks Green onion sliced
  • 2 pieces Lime wedges optional

Equipment

  • Pressure cooker
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Zip-top bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, and ground ginger until well combined. Place your chicken cutlets into a zip-top bag and pour half of the marinade over the chicken. Seal and gently massage to coat the chicken evenly. Let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, ensuring the oil shimmers but doesn’t smoke. Once hot, add the marinated chicken cutlets to the skillet. Sear each side for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside to rest.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium-low and pour the remaining marinade into the same skillet. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, scraping up any flavorful bits from the bottom of the pan. Let it bubble for about 3-4 minutes or until the sauce thickens slightly and becomes glossy, infusing it with all the delicious seared flavors from the chicken.
  4. Transfer the seared chicken cutlets along with the thickened sauce into the pressure cooker. Secure the lid and set the cooker to poultry mode or manual high pressure. Cook for 10 minutes.
  5. After the cooking time is up, carefully perform a quick release of the pressure to avoid overcooking the chicken. Once safe, remove the lid and transfer the chicken to a serving platter. Garnish with sliced green onions and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. Use a hot skillet for a good sear, and aim for an internal temperature of 165°F. Natural release for pressure cooking can yield a more tender texture.

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