Sweet Chili Chicken
Crispy chicken bites tossed in a sticky, sweet, and slightly spicy chili sauce. Fast, flavorful, and perfect over rice for an easy weeknight dinner.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 large egg
- ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup cornstarch
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil for frying
- 1 cup sweet chili sauce or homemade
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Pour 1 cup sweet chili sauce and toss to coat well. Garnish with diced green onion, if desired. Serve over rice and enjoy!
Notes
Storage & Reheating Instructions
- Storage: Store leftover chicken in an airtight container and refrigerate for 3-4 days.
- To Reheat: Reheat leftover portions of chicken in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or until warmed through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 464kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 999mg | Potassium: 651mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 234IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg
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