Thai Chicken Saute Recipe

This vibrant Thai Chicken Sauté recipe delivers a burst of flavor in just 30 minutes! Inspired by a Cooking Light recipe (March 2007), this dish features tender chicken, fragrant aromatics, and a creamy coconut milk sauce with a touch of spicy sriracha. Easy to follow instructions make this a perfect weeknight meal.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 356.9 kcal
Protein 84g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Thai Chicken Saute

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How to Make Thai Chicken Saute

  1. Cook 1 cup of rice according to package directions and keep warm.
  2. In a bowl, toss 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces, with 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 1 tablespoon fish sauce.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add the chicken to the pan and sauté for 5 minutes, until lightly browned.
  5. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  6. Add 1 teaspoon vegetable oil to the pan.
  7. Add 1/2 cup chopped onion, 2 cloves minced garlic, and 1 tablespoon grated ginger to the pan. Sauté for 1 minute, until fragrant.
  8. Return the chicken to the pan.
  9. Cook for 1 minute, until heated through.
  10. Stir in 1/2 cup coconut milk, 1 teaspoon sriracha (or more, to taste), 1 teaspoon sugar, and 2 tablespoons lime juice.
  11. Cook for 45 seconds, or until the sauce is heated through and slightly thickened.
  12. Sprinkle each serving with 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro.
  13. Serve the chicken mixture over the cooked rice. Garnish with lime wedges.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

19 g

Sugar

21g

Fat

4g

Carbs

10g