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Sweet Chili Chicken Bites

Sweet Chili Chicken Bites

Delicious Sweet Chili Chicken Bites that are crispy and flavorful, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Thai
Servings 4 bites
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Pan
  • shallow saucepan
  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breasts boneless and skinless
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ cup all purpose flour
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 2 cups breadcrumbs
  • cooking oil spray
  • ½ cup sweet chili sauce homemade or store-bought
  • 1 tablespoon green onions finely chopped (for garnish)
  • 1 teaspoon white sesame seeds (for garnish)

Homemade Sweet Chili Sauce

  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce or soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons sambal oelek or chili garlic sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch or flour
  • 2 tablespoons water

Instructions
 

Main Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 F.
  • Pat dry chicken breasts completely with a paper towel and cut into 1-inch cubes. Place into a medium mixing bowl and season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Set aside for at least 5 minutes.
  • In a large ziploc bag, add flour and cubed chicken. Seal the bag and shake well to coat.
  • Prepare a shallow plate with the beaten eggs and another with the breadcrumbs. Dip the chicken, one at a time, into the egg wash and evenly coat it. Then dip into breadcrumbs and fully coat.
  • Arrange the breaded chicken on a large half sheet baking pan lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Spray the chicken with cooking oil spray.
  • Bake the chicken for 25 to 30 minutes until chicken is fully cooked. The internal temperature for the chicken should be 165F.
  • Transfer the cooked chicken to a large mixing bowl and add in sweet chili sauce. Toss gently to coat evenly. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions.

Homemade Sweet Chili Sauce Instructions

  • In a medium mixing bowl, add vinegar, fish sauce, brown sugar, sambal oelek, cornstarch, and water. Whisk well to combine until cornstarch and sugar dissolve.
  • Transfer the sauce to a shallow saucepan and heat over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until thickened.

Notes

Serve baked sweet chili chicken over steamed rice or pair with other Thai dishes. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 4bitesCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 250mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg
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