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Sweet Chili Chicken Bites

Sweet Chili Chicken Bites

Sticky crispy baked sweet chili chicken bites are healthier than takeout and perfect for a weeknight dinner or game day appy.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Appetizer, main
Cuisine Asian, Thai
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • shallow saucepan
  • half sheet baking pan
  • Air fryer
  • Paper towel
  • large ziploc bag

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breasts boneless and skinless
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ cup all purpose flour
  • 2 units eggs beaten
  • 2 cups breadcrumbs
  • 1 spray cooking oil
  • ½ cup sweet chili sauce homemade or store-bought
  • 1 tablespoon green onions finely chopped (for garnish)
  • 1 teaspoon white sesame seeds (for garnish)

Homemade Sweet Chili Sauce Ingredients

  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce or soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons sambal oelek or chili garlic sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch or flour
  • 2 tablespoons water

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 375 F.
  • Pat dry chicken breasts completely with a paper towel and cut into 1-inch cubes. Place into a medium mixing bowl and season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Set aside for at least 5 minutes.
  • In a large ziploc bag, add flour and cubed chicken. Seal the bag and shake well to coat.
  • Prepare a shallow plate with the beaten eggs and another with the breadcrumbs. Dip the chicken, one at a time, into the egg wash and evenly coat it. Then dip into breadcrumbs and fully coat.
  • Arrange the breaded chicken on a large half sheet baking pan lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Spray the chicken with cooking oil spray.
  • Bake the chicken for 25 to 30 minutes until chicken is fully cooked, with an internal temperature of 165F.
  • Transfer the cooked chicken to a large mixing bowl and add the sweet chili sauce. Toss gently to coat evenly. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions.

Homemade Sweet Chili Sauce

  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together vinegar, fish sauce, brown sugar, sambal oelek, cornstarch, and water until well combined.
  • Transfer the sauce to a shallow saucepan and heat over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until thickened.

Notes

Store any leftover sweet chili chicken bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, heat on the stove over medium heat for 5-10 minutes until warmed through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg
Keyword appetizer, baked chicken, chicken bites, healthy recipe, Sweet Chili Chicken Bites
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