This Sweet & Spicy Thai Chicken Stir-Fry (Gai Pad Prik Wan) is a vibrant and flavourful dish that brings together the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy elements.
The chicken is marinated in a simple mix of soy sauce and rice wine vinegar, which helps infuse it with savoury and zesty notes. When stir-fried with fresh vegetables like capsicum, carrot, and onion, the dish comes alive with a medley of textures and colours. The addition of Thai sweet chilli sauce and crushed chilli sauce enhances the depth of flavour, providing just the right amount of heat to keep things exciting.
Ideal for a quick weeknight meal, this Thai-inspired dish is both satisfying and easy to make. With its bold flavours and fresh ingredients, it pairs perfectly with a bowl of steamed rice, making it a wholesome and hearty meal. Whether you’re a fan of Thai cuisine or just looking for something new to try, this Sweet & Spicy Thai Chicken Stir-Fry will surely become a favourite.
Ingredients
- 500 grams chicken pieces (marinated in soy sauce and rice wine vinegar)
- 2 tablespoons crushed chili sauce
- 3 tablespoons Thai sweet chilli sauce
- 1 large onion (sliced)
- 1 red capsicum (bell pepper) (sliced)
- 1 carrot (julienned or thinly sliced)
- 2-3 spring onions
- 2 tablespoons oil (vegetable or sesame)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine chicken pieces with soy sauce and rice wine vinegar. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat. Add the onions, capsicum, and carrot. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Push the vegetables to one side of the pan. Add the marinated chicken to the other side and cook for about 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Once the chicken is cooked, add the crushed chilli sauce and Thai sweet chilli sauce. Stir well to combine everything and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Toss in the chopped spring onions and stir-fry for an additional minute.
- Serve the stir-fry hot with steamed rice.
Nutritional Information
- Per serving
- Energy: 1605 kcal / 6709 kJ
- Fat: 87 g
- Protein: 128 g
- Carbs: 64 g
