Name: Easy Sweet Chili Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 500g (1 lb) Chicken Thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces; 60g (1/4 cup) All-Purpose Flour, with salt and pepper; 1 Large Egg, lightly beaten; 2 tbsp (30ml) Vegetable Oil, for frying; 120ml (½ cup) Sweet Chili Sauce; 1 tbsp (15ml) Soy Sauce (low-sodium); 1 tbsp (15ml) Rice Vinegar; 1 tsp (5g) Fresh Ginger, grated; 1 Clove Garlic, minced; 1 tsp (5g) Cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp (15ml) Water; 1 tbsp (15ml) Honey; 1 tbsp (15ml) Toasted Sesame Oil; 1 tbsp (15g) Toasted Sesame Seeds, for garnish; 2 tbsp (30g) Roasted Peanuts, chopped, for garnish; 1 tbsp (5g) Cilantro Leaves, fresh, for garnish; 1 Lime, zest and wedges

Description

This Easy Sweet Chili Chicken delivers a delightful blend of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors in under 30 minutes. Crispy chicken coated in a luscious sweet chili glaze makes it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

Scale

500g (1 lb) Chicken Thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces
60g (1/4 cup) All-Purpose Flour, with salt and pepper
1 Large Egg, lightly beaten
2 tbsp (30ml) Vegetable Oil, for frying
120ml (½ cup) Sweet Chili Sauce
1 tbsp (15ml) Soy Sauce (low-sodium)
1 tbsp (15ml) Rice Vinegar
1 tsp (5g) Fresh Ginger, grated
1 Clove Garlic, minced
1 tsp (5g) Cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp (15ml) Water
1 tbsp (15ml) Honey
1 tbsp (15ml) Toasted Sesame Oil
1 tbsp (15g) Toasted Sesame Seeds, for garnish
2 tbsp (30g) Roasted Peanuts, chopped, for garnish
1 tbsp (5g) Cilantro Leaves, fresh, for garnish
1 Lime, zest and wedges

Instructions

Prepare Chicken: Coat chicken pieces in seasoned flour.
Double Coat: Dip in egg, then back in flour.
Fry Chicken: Fry in hot oil (190°C/375°F) for 4-5 minutes, until golden brown.
Drain Oil: Transfer to paper towels.
Make Glaze: Whisk together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, cornstarch slurry, and honey.
Simmer Glaze: Boil, then simmer for 2 minutes until thickened.
Coat in Glaze: Toss fried chicken with glaze.
Finish & Garnish: Drizzle with sesame oil, sprinkle with sesame seeds, peanuts, and cilantro; add lime zest.
Serve: Serve with lime wedges.

Notes

For extra crispy chicken, ensure the oil is hot and avoid overcrowding the pan. Adjust the amount of sweet chili sauce to control the sweetness and spice level.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Poultry
Method: Frying
Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 175g
Calories: 450 kcal
Sugar: 30 g
Sodium: 600 mg
Fat: 25 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 40 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 30 g
Cholesterol: 150 mg

Keywords: chicken,sweet chili,easy,dinner,asian,fried,spicy,quick,weeknight