Description
Crispy Chili Chicken Bites are a mouthwatering dish where tender, golden-brown chicken pieces are coated in a sweet and spicy Thai chili sauce. This dish is not only delicious but also incredibly easy to prepare, making it the perfect option for a quick and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
4 tablespoons cornstarch
½ cup flour
1 large egg, at room temperature
Salt and pepper, as per taste
12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into small bite-size chunks (340 grams)
Canola oil, as needed for deep frying
1 tablespoon canola oil
5-6 cloves garlic, minced
4 tablespoons Thai sweet chili sauce
Salt, as per taste
1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
White sesame seeds (for garnish)
Freshly chopped cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the egg, flour, salt, pepper, and cornstarch to form a batter.
- Take the bite-sized chicken chunks and coat them evenly in the batter mixture, ensuring they are fully covered.
- Heat canola oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot and slightly smoky, reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry the chicken for about 5–6 minutes per batch until golden brown and crispy. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate lined with paper towels.
- In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon of canola oil. Sauté the minced garlic for about 1 minute, or until fragrant. Then, add the fried chicken back into the skillet, followed by rice wine vinegar, Thai sweet chili sauce, and a pinch of salt. Toss everything together and simmer for about 2 minutes to ensure the chicken is well-coated and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Once everything is combined, remove from heat. Serve immediately, garnished with white sesame seeds and freshly chopped cilantro.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add some red pepper flakes or chopped fresh chili to the sauce.
If you want to make it healthier, instead of deep frying, bake the battered chicken at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
For a vegetarian version, swap the chicken for tofu or cauliflower.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
