Thai Sweet Chili Chicken (Print)

Juicy chicken breasts in a tangy sweet chili, honey, and lime glaze topped with fresh green onion.

# Ingredients:

→ Chicken & Marinade

01 - 1 cup sweet chili sauce
02 - ¼ cup soy sauce or tamari or coconut aminos for gluten-free
03 - 3 tablespoons honey
04 - 2 limes, juiced
05 - ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
06 - 2 chicken breasts, halved into 4 cutlets
07 - 1 tablespoon olive oil or neutral cooking oil

→ Garnish & Serving

08 - 1 green onion, thinly sliced
09 - Lime wedges

# Instructions:

01 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, and ground ginger until smooth.
02 - Place chicken cutlets in a sealable bag or shallow dish. Pour in half of the marinade. Seal or cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor.
03 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and discard used marinade. Sear chicken 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown and almost cooked through.
04 - Reduce heat to medium. Pour the remaining fresh marinade over the chicken in the skillet. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat the chicken.
05 - Transfer the chicken and thickened sauce to the pressure cooker. Secure the lid and set to poultry mode or manual high pressure for 10 minutes.
06 - Once cooking is complete, quick release the pressure or allow natural release for a few minutes for juicier chicken.
07 - Serve chicken with sauce, garnished with sliced green onion and lime wedges.

# Pro Tips:

01 -
  • Ready in under an hour for a quick weeknight dinner
  • Perfect balance of sweet, tangy and spicy flavors
  • Tender, juicy chicken with a glossy, flavorful coating
  • Gluten-free adaptable with simple substitutions
  • Effortless pressure cooking method
02 -
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days
  • Freeze in portion-sized containers for up to 2 months for easy meals
  • For a thicker sauce, remove the chicken after pressure cooking and simmer the sauce separately until it reaches desired consistency
  • Let the pressure naturally release for at least 5 minutes for the juiciest chicken
  • Always check sweet chili sauce labels if you need to ensure the recipe is gluten-free
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