Description
Crispy chicken pieces meet sticky sweet chili sauce in this easy recipe. You serve these bites as a tasty appetizer or main dish. The flavor balances heat and sweetness without overwhelming the palate. This dish comes together quickly for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 0.5 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into uniform bite-sized pieces.
- Mix cornstarch, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a shallow bowl.
- Dip chicken pieces into beaten eggs.
- Coat chicken thoroughly in the cornstarch mixture.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken and drain on paper towels.
- Whisk sweet chili sauce and soy sauce in a large bowl.
- Toss cooked chicken in the sauce until evenly coated.
- Top with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Notes
- Substitute chicken thighs for juicier meat.
- Air fry at 400°F for 12 minutes as an alternative to pan frying.
- Double the sauce amount if you prefer extra coating.
- Serve immediately to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pan Fry
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: sweet chili chicken, chicken bites, sticky chicken, asian appetizers, party food, easy chicken recipe