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Thai Sweet Chili Chicken

Savory Thai Sweet Chili Chicken in a Snap with a Pressure Cooker

Experience the delightful flavors of Thai Sweet Chili Chicken, a quick and easy dish perfect for weeknights.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1/2 cup Sweet Chili Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce (or tamari/coconut aminos) Use for gluten-free option
  • 2 tablespoons Honey
  • 2 Limes Juiced
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger Substitute with fresh ginger for extra zing
For the Chicken
  • 1.5 pounds Chicken Breasts Halved for quicker cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Any cooking oil can substitute
For Garnish and Serving
  • 1 bunch Green Onion Sliced for garnish
  • 1 Lime Wedges For serving

Equipment

  • Pressure Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, and ground ginger until smooth.
  2. Marinate Chicken: Place halved chicken breasts in a bag or dish, pour half of the marinade over, coat well, seal, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sear marinated chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through.
  4. Simmer with Sauce: Reduce heat, add reserved marinade, and simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  5. Pressure Cook: Transfer chicken and sauce to the pressure cooker, set to poultry mode, and cook for 10 minutes.
  6. Serve: Use quick release, garnish with green onions and lime wedges, and serve with rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Marinating overnight enhances flavor. Don’t rush the searing for a golden crust. Use a steamer basket for veggies to create a complete one-pot meal.

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