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Thai Chicken Bites

Crispy fried chicken pieces tossed in sweet chili sauce for a quick, flavorful appetizer.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 pound chicken breasts boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce

Instructions

  • Heat enough vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat to shallow-fry the chicken pieces.
  • Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces and set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, garlic powder, egg, milk, salt, pepper and red chili powder until a thick batter forms.
  • One at a time, dip the chicken pieces into the batter to coat them evenly.
  • Carefully add battered chicken to the hot oil without overcrowding and fry, turning as needed, until golden brown and cooked through, about 3–5 minutes per batch depending on size.
  • Remove the chicken bites to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  • Transfer the drained chicken to a serving plate and drizzle with sweet chili sauce; toss gently to coat.
  • Garnish with chives if desired and serve warm.

Equipment

  • large frying pan or skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk or fork
  • Tongs or Slotted Spoon
  • Paper Towels
  • Cutting Board
  • Chef’s knife

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.
  • Nutritional information is only an estimate and may vary by ingredients used.