Description
Elevate your weeknight dinners with Zesty Garlic Chilli Chicken, a flavorful dish that combines tender chicken marinated in a lively mixture of garlic, chili flakes, soy sauce, and lime juice. This quick recipe is perfect for those who love a punch of heat and zest in their meals. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s ideal for both casual family dinners and entertaining friends. Serve it over fluffy rice, in tacos, or alongside fresh salads for a satisfying meal that will impress everyone at the table.
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 (to taste)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, red chili flakes, salt, black pepper, soy sauce, lime juice, and honey to create the marinade.
- Add the chicken to the marinade and ensure each piece is well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to 2 hours for best flavor).
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and cook for about 5–7 minutes per side until fully cooked with a nice char. Pour any remaining marinade into the skillet during cooking for added flavor.
- Let the chicken rest before slicing into strips and serve garnished with green onions and cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (about 113g)
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg