Description
Crispy chicken bites tossed in a sticky, sweet, and slightly spicy chili sauce. Fast, flavorful, and perfect over rice for an easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Coating
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup cornstarch
Frying
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil for frying
Sauce
- 1 cup sweet chili sauce or homemade
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Place 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken pieces into a large bowl. Season the chicken with ¼ teaspoon garlic salt and ½ teaspoon paprika. Crack 1 large egg on top of the chicken and massage it in with your hand to coat the chicken evenly.
- Coat with cornstarch: Transfer the chicken to a large Ziplock bag. Add 1 cup cornstarch to the bag and seal it. Shake the bag to coat the chicken pieces well and evenly with the cornstarch.
- Fry the chicken: In a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat, add ⅓ cup vegetable oil. Once hot, add the coated chicken pieces in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding. Cook for 7-8 minutes, turning occasionally, or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown on all sides.
- Toss in sauce: Pour 1 cup sweet chili sauce into the skillet over the cooked chicken. Toss well to coat all pieces evenly with the sticky, sweet chili sauce.
- Serve: Garnish with diced green onion if desired. Serve the sweet chili chicken hot over steamed rice and enjoy your flavorful weeknight meal.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftover chicken in an airtight container and refrigerate for 3-4 days.
- To Reheat: Reheat leftover portions of chicken in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or until warmed through.
- For extra crispiness, double coat the chicken by repeating the egg and cornstarch step before frying.
- Use a thermometer to ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for food safety.
- Substitute sweet chili sauce with a homemade mixture of chili sauce, honey, and garlic for a fresh touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
