Description
Don’t order takeout! Make these Crispy Sweet Chili Chicken Bites, they are so easy and so delicious, and they will be better than any delivery you order. Ready in less than 20 minutes.
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
- ½ cup sweet chili sauce
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Sesame seeds and green onion for garnish
Instructions
- Step: Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Season with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss in cornstarch and coat every piece evenly.
- Step: In a bowl, combine sweet chili sauce, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and vegetarian oyster sauce. Set aside.
- Step: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in a single layer for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Step: In the same pan, pour in the sauce mixture and simmer until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Step: Add the chicken back into the pan and toss until fully coated and glossy.
- Step: Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds and green onion.
Notes
Ensure the chicken is patted dry before seasoning to achieve the best crispy texture. Do not overcrowd the skillet to ensure even browning.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Mains
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 396 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 1619 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 72 mg
Keywords: chicken, sweet chili, stir fry, quick dinner, 20 minute meal, asian inspired