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Thai Sweet Chili Chicken in a white bowl with lime wedges.

Thai Sweet Chili Chicken

This Thai Sweet Chili Chicken is a tangy, sweet, and slightly spicy dish made in the pressure cooker with ease. It features tender chicken breasts marinated in a flavorful sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup sweet chili sauce main flavor base
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari/coconut aminos for gluten-free
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 limes juiced
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 chicken breasts halved into 4 cutlets
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or other cooking oil
  • 1 green onion thinly sliced
  • Lime wedges for serving

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • skillet
  • Pressure cooker

Method
 

  1. Whisk together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, and ground ginger in a bowl until well combined.
  2. Add halved chicken breasts to a bag or shallow dish, pour in half of the marinade, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden.
  4. Lower heat to medium and pour remaining marinade over the chicken. Simmer 3 to 4 minutes until sauce thickens.
  5. Transfer chicken and thickened sauce to pressure cooker. Seal lid properly, set to poultry mode, and cook for 10 minutes.
  6. Perform a quick release (or wait a few minutes for natural release). Serve garnished with green onion and lime wedges.

Notes

Serve with rice or noodles. Marinate ahead for best flavor. Store leftovers in fridge up to 4 days or freeze for later meals.
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