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
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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

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Thai Chicken Saute?

Thai Chicken Saute takes about 45 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Thai Chicken Saute?

Thai Chicken Saute has approximately 356.9 calories per serving, with about 84 g protein, 10 g carbohydrates and 8 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Thai Chicken Saute?

The key ingredients for Thai Chicken Saute are Boil In The Bag Rice, Chicken Breast Tenders, Cornstarch, Fish Sauce, Canola Oil, Onion. See the full list with measurements above.

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