Chilled Chicken in Spicy Sauce

Chilled Chicken in Spicy Sauce

This is a refreshing and spicy dish perfect for a hot summer day. The chicken is cooked until tender, then chilled and served with a spicy sauce.

Ingredients

  • Fresh cilantro (2 tablespoons, chopped)
  • Lime juice (1 tablespoon)
  • Honey (1 tablespoon)
  • Soy sauce (2 tablespoons)
  • Red chili flakes (1 teaspoon)
  • Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
  • Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
  • Black pepper (1/2 teaspoon)
  • Salt (1 teaspoon)
  • Chicken breasts (4, boneless and skinless)

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden and no longer pink in the center, about 7 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and let cool.
  3. In the same skillet, add the garlic and red chili flakes. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. Add the soy sauce, honey, and lime juice. Stir until well combined and heated through.
  5. Slice the cooled chicken and arrange on a plate. Drizzle with the spicy sauce and sprinkle with fresh cilantro.
  6. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

Dietary Information

Dish Type: Main Course • Prep Time: 20 minutes • Cook Time: 30 minutes • Calories: 350 • Fat: 15g • Carbs: 10g • Protein: 40g • Sodium: 500mg • Sugar: 5g