Chilli Lime Chicken
Chilli Lime Chicken is pan-fried chicken thighs coated in a sweet and spicy lime garlic sauce.
Ingredients
The Chicken
- 8 boneless skinless chicken thigh fillets trimmed
- 2 tablespoons cornflour cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil such as avocado oil
The Sauce
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons lime juice about 2 limes
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon cornflour cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 red chillies sliced
To Serve
- Sesame seeds
- Chilli flakes
- Lime wedges
- Sliced spring onions scallions
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Chicken
- Place the chicken thighs on a board and flatten slightly with your hands. Mix 2 tablespoons cornflour with salt and pepper, then sprinkle evenly over both sides of the chicken.
Step 2: Pan-Fry
- Heat sesame oil and neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6–7 minutes, turning once, until golden brown and cooked through.
Step 3: Make the Sauce
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, lime juice, honey, brown sugar, garlic, red chillies, and the remaining 1 tablespoon cornflour until smooth.
Step 4: Simmer
- Once the chicken is golden, pour the sauce over the chicken in the pan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
Step 5: Garnish and Serve
- Top the Chilli Lime Chicken with sesame seeds, chilli flakes, lime wedges, and sliced spring onions. Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
- Serve with jasmine rice, coconut rice, or stir-fried noodles.