Sweet Chili Chicken Bites in 20 Minutes
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade Sweet Chili Chicken Bites, a crispy and flavorful dish that comes together in just 20 minutes. These bite-sized wonders are coated in a glossy sweet chili glaze, marrying sweetness with a hint of spice for an irresistible taste. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer, these chicken bites will surely impress your family and friends. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, you can create a delicious meal that brings everyone together around the table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ¼ cup avocado oil (or neutral oil for frying)
- ½ cup sweet chili sauce
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Garnish: sesame seeds and green onion
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into uniform bite-sized pieces and season with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss with cornstarch until well-coated.
- Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken in batches until golden brown and crispy, approximately 4 minutes on each side.
- In a bowl, mix sweet chili sauce, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and vegetarian oyster sauce. Pour this glaze over the cooked chicken in the skillet and simmer for about 2 minutes until thickened.
- Toss the chicken bites in the glaze until fully coated. Serve hot garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 5 pieces (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg