Description
This flavorful Chicken Fillet in Spicy Sauce recipe features tender strips of chicken cooked in a vibrant, spicy sauce with garlic, ginger, soy, and chili garlic sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for a quick and tasty Asian-inspired main course that can be served over steamed rice or noodles.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for coating)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Sauce Ingredients
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or white vinegar)
- 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
- ¼ cup water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (cornstarch slurry)
Garnish
- Sliced green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Slice the chicken fillets into thin strips or bite-sized pieces. Toss them with 1 tablespoon cornstarch, salt, and black pepper to lightly coat the chicken evenly.
- Cook Chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken strips and sear them until golden brown and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: Reduce the heat to medium. In the same pan, add the minced garlic and ginger. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
- Make Sauce: Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, chili garlic sauce, honey or brown sugar, and ¼ cup water into the pan. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Thicken Sauce: Add the cornstarch slurry (1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water) to the simmering sauce and stir continuously until the sauce thickens, about 1 minute.
- Combine and Coat: Return the cooked chicken to the pan and toss thoroughly to coat all pieces evenly in the spicy sauce. Cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until the chicken is heated through and well coated.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat, garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
- You can adjust the heat level by increasing or reducing the amount of chili garlic sauce used.
- For extra flavor and texture, add vegetables like bell peppers, onions, or broccoli during the cooking process.
- For a lower-sodium version, substitute regular soy sauce with reduced-sodium soy sauce.
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice, noodles, or even cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
