Sautéed Chicken with Red Chili and Garlic Soy Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

Tender chicken bites cooked in a savory soy and garlic glaze with a spicy kick from fresh red chilies. This Thai recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless chicken thighs, soy sauce, fresh red chili for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 500 g boneless chicken thighs
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2, thinly sliced fresh red chili
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp sesame seeds
• 2, chopped for garnish green onions

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Cut 500 g boneless chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces. Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2. Step 2: Add the 4 minced garlic cloves and 2 thinly sliced fresh red chilies to the skillet, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
3. Step 3: Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until they are golden and cooked through.
4. Step 4: Pour in 3 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp honey, stirring to coat the chicken evenly. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and glazes the chicken.
5. Step 5: Sprinkle 1 tsp sesame seeds and 2 chopped green onions over the dish just before serving for added texture and freshness.