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Best Sweet Chili Chicken

Best Sweet Chili Chicken: Crispy, Flavor-Packed Delight

Enjoy the best sweet chili chicken that's crispy, flavorful, and quick to prepare, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Chicken Thighs or Breasts Cut into uniform pieces
  • 1/2 cup Cornstarch For coating
  • 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil For frying
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Sweet Chili Sauce Homemade or store-bought
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Low-sodium preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Wine Vinegar
  • 2 cloves Garlic Freshly minced
  • 1 inch Fresh Ginger Grated or minced
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha Adjust according to spice preference
  • 1 lime Lime Zest and Juice Fresh is best
For Garnishing
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds Optional
  • 2 stalks Green Onions Freshly sliced
For Serving
  • 2 cups Steamed Rice Jasmine rice is a great choice

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • mixing bowls

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat dry the chicken pieces using paper towels. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
  2. In a bowl, add cornstarch and coat the chicken pieces evenly. Allow to rest for a few minutes.
  3. Heat about 1/4 inch of oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add coated chicken in a single layer.
  4. Fry chicken for 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Flip and fry the other side for another 3-4 minutes.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, garlic, ginger, and sriracha.
  6. Once chicken is crispy, pour the sauce over the chicken and toss gently to coat.
  7. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Squeeze lime juice over the top and serve over rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure chicken pieces are dry before coating for maximum crispiness. Frying in small batches helps maintain temperature.

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