Description
Enjoy this irresistible Sweet Chili Chicken recipe featuring crispy fried chicken tossed in a flavorful sweet and spicy chili sauce. Perfect for a quick and easy dinner in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup milk or water
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Oil for frying
For the Sweet Chili Sauce:
- ½ cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional, for extra spice)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (for thickening)
Garnishes (Optional):
- Chopped green onions
- Sesame seeds
- Sliced red chili peppers
Instructions
. Prepare the Chicken
- In a bowl, whisk together the egg and milk (or water).
- In a separate bowl, mix the cornstarch, flour, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Dip each chicken piece into the egg mixture, then coat it evenly in the dry mixture.
2. Fry the Chicken
- Heat oil in a deep pan or skillet over medium-high heat (around 350°F/175°C).
- Fry the chicken pieces in batches, ensuring they are golden brown and crispy (about 3–4 minutes per side).
- Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
3. Make the Sweet Chili Sauce
- In a small saucepan, combine sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sriracha (if using), garlic, and ginger.
- Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens slightly (about 1–2 minutes).
4. Coat the Chicken
- Toss the crispy chicken in the warm sweet chili sauce until evenly coated.
- Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, or sliced chili peppers if desired.
5. Serve and Enjoy
- Serve immediately over steamed rice, noodles, or alongside roasted vegetables.
Notes
- Baked Version: Bake coated chicken at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Air Fryer Option: Air-fry at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Extra Crunchy: Double coat the chicken by dipping it in the egg mixture and flour mixture twice before frying.
- Vegetarian Alternative: Swap chicken for cauliflower florets or tofu and follow the same cooking method
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: frying
- Cuisine: asian , fusion
Keywords: Sweet Chili Chicken, Crispy Chicken Recipe, Spicy Chicken, Easy Asian Recipes, Homemade Sweet Chili Sauce