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. Not only are they easy to make, but they are ready in less than 20 minutes.
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Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or when you're craving takeout but your wallet says no. This is a fantastic affordable dish that your family will love.
These Honey Garlic Chicken Bites are delicious too if sweet chilli sauce is not your jam. If you want more chicken recipe ideas, I have so many other options for you, like my Garlic Miso Chicken.
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- Step 1: Prep the chicken. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Season with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Step 2: Toss in cornstarch and coat every piece evenly.
- Step 3: Mix the sauce. In a bowl, combine sweet chili sauce, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and vegetarian oyster sauce. Set aside.
- Step 4: Sear the chicken: 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. Do not overcrowd the pan. Remove and set aside.
- Step 5: The sauce: In the same pan, pour in the sauce mixture and simmer until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Step 6: Toss the chicken, garnish and serve.
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Sweet Chili Chicken Bites in 20 minutes
Ingredients
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Method
- Prep the chicken: Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Season with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss in cornstarch and coat every piece evenly.2 large chicken breasts, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ cup cornstarch
- Mix the glaze: In a bowl, combine sweet chili sauce, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and vegetarian oyster sauce. Set aside.½ cup sweet chili sauce, ¼ cup rice vinegar, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon vegetarian oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil
- Sear the chicken: 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. Do not overcrowd the pan. Remove and set aside.¼ cup avocado oil or neutral oil
- Thicken the glaze: In the same pan, pour in the sauce mixture and simmer until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Add the chicken back into the pan and toss until fully coated and glossy. Serve immediately.
- GarnishGarnish with sesame seeds and green onion
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Kathleen Feeley says
The sauce is delicious and the chicken came out tender and tasty. Quick and easy to prepare. Defiantly will make this again
Carmen Spillette says
Thank you so much!!! I am so happy you enjoyed it. My boys love it too