crispy sweet chili chicken
Golden, crispy sweet chili chicken tossed in a sticky, sweet, and mildly spicy glaze. Easy to make and perfect for weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Fried or Baked
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cubed
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Oil for frying or baking
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tsp soy sauce (optional)
- Sesame seeds & scallions for garnish
Instructions
1. Pat chicken dry and season lightly with salt.
2. Toss chicken in a mix of cornstarch, flour, and garlic powder.
3. Heat oil in pan or preheat oven to 425°F or air fryer to 400°F.
4. Fry chicken until golden and crisp (or bake/air-fry as desired).
5. Warm sweet chili sauce in a pan with soy sauce if using.
6. Toss crispy chicken in sauce until fully coated.
7. Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions before serving.
Notes
Make it spicier by adding chili flakes to the sauce.
Great with jasmine rice, noodles, or cucumber salad.
Air fryer option: spray chicken and cook for 10–12 mins.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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