Fried Chicken with Spicy Chili Sauce
Crispy fried chicken pieces tossed in a bold, spicy chili sauce with a hint of sweetness, topped with fresh cucumber, tomato, and crushed peanuts. A quick weeknight dinner that packs a punch.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb chicken thighs
- 4 cloves garlic
- 3 medium shallots
- 5 whole red chilies
- ½ cup sweet chili sauce
- ¼ cup peanuts
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 medium tomato
Instructions
- 1
Season the 1.5 lb chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high; fry chicken skin-side down until golden and crispy, about 6-8 minutes per side, until cooked through. Set aside.
- 2
In a blender, combine 4 garlic cloves, 3 shallots, and 5 red chilies with 2 tbsp water; blend into a smooth paste.
- 3
In the same skillet, add the spice paste and cook over medium heat until fragrant and darker, about 3-4 minutes, stirring often.
- 4
Stir in the 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce and 1/4 cup crushed peanuts; simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- 5
Return the fried chicken to the skillet, tossing to coat each piece in the sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through and glossy.
- 6
Slice the cucumber and tomato; serve the chicken topped with the fresh slices and extra crushed peanuts if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet
- blender
- knife
- cutting board
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