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15-Minute Spicy Chicken

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This 15-Minute Spicy Chicken is perfect for busy evenings, offering a burst of flavor with tender chicken and a customizable spicy sauce, all in just 15 minutes.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch (or arrowroot or potato starch)
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil (vegetable or canola)
  • 5 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Sambal Oelek (adjust based on spice tolerance)
  • 2 tablespoons runny honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • Diced green onion, for garnish
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

  • Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Coat chicken with cornstarch.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken to the skillet and sear.
  • Toss chicken and cook until golden and cooked through.
  • Whisk together sauce ingredients in a bowl.
  • Pour sauce over chicken and stir to combine.
  • Simmer until sauce thickens and coats chicken.

Notes

Adjust the spice level by modifying the amount of Sambal Oelek.
Cut chicken into small pieces for even cooking.
Use a non-stick skillet to avoid sticking problems.

  • Author: jesseca
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 8
  • Sodium: 700
  • Fat: 15
  • Saturated Fat: 3
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 20
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 25
  • Cholesterol: 90