Sweet Chili Chicken Bites Recipe

Ingredients

Chicken and Coating

• 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 large egg
• ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• 1 cup cornstarch

Cooking

• ⅓ cup vegetable oil for frying
• 1 cup sweet chili sauce or homemade

Instructions

1. Place 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken pieces into a large bowl. Season the chicken with ¼ teaspoon garlic salt and ½ teaspoon paprika. Crack 1 large egg on top of the chicken and massage it in with your hand to coat the chicken evenly.
2. Transfer the chicken to a large Ziplock bag. Add 1 cup cornstarch to the bag and seal the bag. Shake to coat the chicken well.
3. In a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat, add ⅓ cup vegetable oil for frying. Add the coated chicken and cook 7-8 minutes, or until cooked through and browned.
4. Pour 1 cup sweet chili sauce over the chicken and toss to coat well. Garnish with diced green onion if desired. Serve over rice and enjoy!

Notes

• Storage: Store leftover chicken in an airtight container and refrigerate for 3-4 days.
• Reheat: Reheat leftover portions of chicken in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or until warmed through.
• For extra crispiness, double coat the chicken by repeating the egg and cornstarch step before frying.
• If you prefer a spicier sauce, add a few dashes of sriracha or crushed red pepper flakes to the sweet chili sauce.
• Serve with steamed rice or your favorite stir-fried vegetables to make a complete meal.