Description
This Spicy Chicken Fillet recipe features tender chicken breasts coated in a flavorful, spicy sauce made with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, honey, and chili. Cooked quickly on the stovetop, this dish is perfect for a hearty and zesty main course that pairs wonderfully with rice or noodles.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts, sliced into thin fillets
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Sauce and Vegetables
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sriracha or other hot chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Season and Coat Chicken: Season the thinly sliced chicken fillets evenly with salt and black pepper. Toss the chicken with cornstarch until each piece is lightly coated, which helps to create a crispy texture when cooked.
- Cook Chicken: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken fillets and cook for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until they are browned and cooked through. Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics and Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic, fresh ginger, and sliced onion. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Then add the sliced red bell pepper and cook for an additional 2 minutes, allowing the vegetables to soften slightly.
- Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sriracha, red pepper flakes, and sesame oil until well combined.
- Simmer Sauce and Chicken: Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet with the sautéed vegetables and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Return the cooked chicken fillets to the skillet and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken beautifully.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and sprinkle the dish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds for garnish. Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles for a complete and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Adjust the heat level by increasing or decreasing the amount of sriracha to suit your taste preference.
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice or your favorite noodle dishes for a complete meal.
- For gluten-free preparation, use gluten-free soy sauce to keep the meal safe for gluten-sensitive diets.
- You can substitute chicken breasts with chicken thighs for a juicier texture if preferred.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
