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Sweet Chili Chicken Recipe

Sweet Chili Chicken Recipe: Crispy and Sticky

Crispy sweet chili chicken bites with sticky sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • Crispy Chicken:
  • 2 lbs boneless chicken thighs or breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • Oil for frying vegetable or canola
  • Sweet Chili Sauce:
  • 1 cup sweet chili sauce Mae Ploy or Thai brand
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes adjust heat
  • 2 tbsp water + 1 tbsp cornstarch slurry
  • Garnish:
  • Toasted sesame seeds sliced green onions, lime wedges

Instructions
 

  • Bread chicken: flour → egg → flour.
  • Fry 350°F 5–7 min until golden.
  • Make sauce: sauté garlic/ginger, add liquids.
  • Thicken with slurry.
  • Toss chicken in the sauce.
  • Garnish with sesame + green onion.

Notes

• Double breading = extra crisp
• Mae Ploy sauce is best
• Air fryer alternative
• Try spicy or sesame variation
• Party essential