Name: One Pot Sweet Chilli, Lime Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients: 2 lbs (907 g) chicken thigh fillets; 2 limes zested and juiced; 1/4 cup sweet chilli sauce; 1/4 cup buttermilk; 2 tbsp grated ginger; 2 cloves garlic; 1 cups (227 ml) sugar snap peas; ½ or 1 small capsicum sliced into fingers; 1 onion sliced very thinly; 3 tbsp oil; Salt or fish sauce for seasoning; 3 tbsp lime or lemon juice; ½ bunch chopped coriander; 4 tbsp water or stock

Description

Ready in 15 minutes, this vibrant chicken dish is packed with flavor. Serve with rice or quinoa for a complete meal.

Ingredients

Units Scale

2 lbs (907 g) chicken thigh fillets
2 limes zested and juiced
1/4 cup sweet chilli sauce
1/4 cup buttermilk
2 tbsp grated ginger
2 cloves garlic
1 cups (227 ml) sugar snap peas
1/2 or 1 small capsicum sliced into fingers
1 onion sliced very thinly
3 tbsp oil
Salt or fish sauce for seasoning
3 tbsp lime or lemon juice
1/2 bunch chopped coriander
4 tbsp water or stock

Instructions

Put the trimmed whole chicken thighs in a bowl with buttermilk, lime zest and juice, and 1 clove of garlic. Marinate for 10 minutes.
Heat a non-stick frying pan to very high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of oil and add the chicken, shaking off excess liquid and reserving, adding one piece at a time.
Sear the chicken on both sides until nicely browned. Remove chicken to a plate and let rest for 1 minute. Drain off any chicken fat from the pan.
Add more oil to the pan, then add the onion, ginger, and garlic. Stir until softened but not browned.
Return the chicken to the pan. Add the capsicum, sugar snap peas, remaining marinade, sweet chili sauce, extra lemon (or lime) juice, and 2 tablespoons of water or stock.
Bring the pan to a simmer, cover, and cook for a couple of minutes. Stir well to ensure the sauce is simmering and the chicken is cooked through.
Add the chopped coriander and season to taste. Add salt or fish sauce if needed.

Notes

For extra tender chicken, marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
If you don’t have buttermilk, substitute plain yogurt or milk with a tablespoon of lemon juice added.
To make this a complete one-pan meal, add cooked rice or quinoa during the last few minutes of cooking.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stir-Frying
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 400
Sugar: 15
Sodium: 400
Fat: 20
Saturated Fat: 5
Unsaturated Fat: 10
Carbohydrates: 30
Fiber: 5
Protein: 35
Cholesterol: 100