Description
Zesty Garlic Chilli Chicken is a must-try dish for anyone craving bold, spicy flavors in their meals. This easy-to-make recipe features tender chicken marinated in a zesty blend of garlic, chili flakes, soy sauce, and lime juice. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or impressing guests at a gathering, the chicken cooks up beautifully in just 25 minutes, delivering a delightful kick that spice lovers will adore. Whether served with rice, tossed in tacos, or over a fresh salad, this recipe offers versatile options to satisfy everyone’s taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1–2 teaspoons red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, red chili flakes, salt, black pepper, soy sauce, lime juice, and honey. Add chicken and ensure it’s well coated in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to 2 hours for best flavor).
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until cooked through and charred.
- Remove from heat and let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve the sliced chicken on a platter drizzled with pan sauce and garnished with chopped green onions and cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 ounces (113g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg