Go Back
Handheld smartphone photo of Sweet and Spicy Thai Chicken in a dark matte ceramic bowl with seared golden-brown edges visible.

Sweet and Spicy Thai Chicken: The Ultimate 20-Minute Sticky Glazed Dinner

This Sweet and Spicy Thai Chicken features golden-seared chicken breast chunks drenched in a thick, translucent orange-red chili glaze. Served over fluffy jasmine rice with toasted sesame seeds and scallions for a perfect 20-minute meal.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Thai-Inspired
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients List
  • 1.5 lbs (680g) Chicken Breast cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 2 tbsp (16g) Cornstarch for coating
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) Vegetable Oil for searing
  • 1 cup (240ml) Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) Rice Vinegar
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) Sriracha or Sambal Oelek
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp (15g) Fresh Ginger grated
  • 1.5 cups (285g) Jasmine Rice uncooked
  • 2 tbsp (18g) Toasted Sesame Seeds for garnish
  • 3 stalks Green Scallions sliced into rings

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet or Wok Heavy-bottomed for best searing
  • 1 Medium Pot For steaming jasmine rice

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse jasmine rice and cook with 2.25 cups of water until fluffy. Keep covered until serving.
  2. Toss dry chicken breast chunks with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
Cooking and Glazing
  1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken pieces for 3-4 minutes per side until golden-brown edges appear.
  2. Reduce heat slightly, add garlic and ginger, and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Pour in sweet chili sauce, vinegar, and sriracha. Toss chicken for 1-2 minutes until the sauce is thick, sticky, and translucent.
Assembly
  1. Serve glazed chicken over a bed of rice. Finish with a dense garnish of sesame seeds and scallion rings.

Notes

Ensure chicken is patted dry for the best sear.
Use high-smoke-point oil to prevent burning at high temperatures.