Sweet Chili Chicken
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Sweet Chili Chicken

Sweet Chili Chicken

with Cashews and Buttered Seasoned Rice

This sweet and savoury dish will take you to the busy streets of Bangkok without the long-haul flight! The fresh cilantro brings a punch of Thai flavours and fragrance!

Tags:
Spicy
Allergens:
Soy
Sulphites
Wheat
Milk
Sesame
Peanuts
Cashews/Noix de cajou

Produced in a facility that processes milk, sesame, eggs, fish, shellfish, crustaceans, mustard, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybean and sulphites.

Preparation Time30 minutes
Cooking Time
DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

serving amount

280 g

Chicken Thighs

160 g

Sweet Bell Pepper

113 g

Shanghai Bok Choy

¾ cup

Basmati Rice

2 tbsp

Soy Sauce

(Contains Soy, Sulphites, Wheat)

4 tbsp

Sweet Chili Sauce

1 tbsp

Thai Seasoning

(Contains Milk, Sesame, Sulphites)

1 tbsp

Cornstarch

28 g

Cashews, chopped

(Contains Peanuts, Cashews/Noix de cajou)

1 unit

Garlic, cloves

Not included in your delivery

1 tbsp

Oil*

0.38 tsp

Salt*

0.13 tsp

Pepper*

1 tbsp

Unsalted Butter*

(Contains Milk)

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Nutrition Values

Calories760 kcal
Fat26 g
Saturated Fat8 g
Carbohydrate91 g
Sugar20 g
Dietary Fiber5 g
Protein40 g
Cholesterol155 mg
Sodium1780 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Utensils

Medium Pot
Measuring Cups
Measuring Spoons
Large Bowl
Paper Towel
Large Non-Stick Pan
Small Bowl

Instructions

Cook rice
1

Before starting, wash and dry all produce. Combine rice, Thai Seasoning, 1 1/4 cups (2 1/2 cups) water and 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) salt in a medium pot. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to low. Cover and cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 12-14 min. Remove the pot from heat. Set aside, still covered.

Prep
2

Meanwhile, core, then cut pepper into 1/2-inch pieces. Cut bok choy into 1-inch pieces. Peel, then mince or grate garlic.Pat chicken dry with paper towels, then cut into 1-inch pieces.Add chicken, half the cornstarch and 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) soy sauce to a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat.

Make sauce and toast cashews
3

Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat.While the pan heats, combine sweet chili sauce, remaining soy sauce, remaining cornstarch and 1/2 cup (1 cup) water in a small bowl.When hot, add cashews to the dry pan. Toast, stirring occasionally, until golden and nutty, 4-5 min. (TIP: Keep your eye on them so they don't burn!)Transfer to a plate.

Brown chicken and cook veggies
4

Return the same pan to medium-high heat.Add 1 tbsp (1 1/2 tbsp) oil, then chicken. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden-brown, 2-3 min.Add peppers. Cook, stirring often, until peppers soften slightly, 1-2 min.Add bok choy. Cook, stirring occasionally, until veggies are tender-crisp, 3-4 min. Season with salt and pepper.

Finish chicken
5

Add chili sauce mixture and garlic to the pan with chicken and veggies. Cook, stirring often, until sauce thickens slightly and chicken is cooked through, 1-2 min. **Roughly chop cashews.

Finish and serve
6

Add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) butter to the pot with rice, then fluff with a fork until butter melts. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.Divide rice between plates. Top with chicken and veggies. Sprinkle cashews over top.

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