Thai-Inspired Spicy Cilantro Chicken

Thai-Inspired Spicy Cilantro Chicken

from tiffycooks.com
20 min

Indulge in a burst of vibrant flavors with this super easy Thai-inspired Spicy Cilantro Chicken recipe. A perfect mouthwatering recipe that balances heat, freshness, and herbaceous goodness.

Ingredients

  • 4 pieces chicken thigh (boneless skin-on)
  • Salt and pepper
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp of soy sauce
  • 4-5 stalks of cilantro (chopped)
  • 6 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 2 Thai red chili (chopped (adjust to own spice level))
  • 1 lime (juiced (around 6 tablespoons))
  • 0.5 tbsp sugar

Directions

  1. 1

    Season the chicken with salt and pepper, and coat the chicken with a thin layer of cornstarch on both sides.

  2. 2

    In a pan, drizzle in oil and turn the heat to medium-high. Once the pan is hot, add the chicken, skin side facing down.

  3. 3

    Pan-fry the chicken for 7 minutes on each side or until crispy and golden brown. Remove and set aside.

  4. 4

    Mix soy sauce, cilantro, garlic, red chili, lime juice, and sugar in a bowl. Mix well. Taste to adjust for sweetness

  5. 5

    Drizzle the sauce on top of the chicken, and enjoy!