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Description
Crispy chicken pieces coated in a sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy homemade sauce. This recipe offers a delightful balance of texture and flavor, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 2–3 tbsp vegetable oil (for pan-frying) or cooking spray (for air fryer/baking)
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for slurry)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Sliced green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by combining cornstarch, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in one shallow bowl. In another, beat the egg. Dip each chicken piece in the egg, then dredge in the cornstarch mixture. Place coated chicken on a plate.
- Cook the chicken using your preferred method: Pan-fry in 2-3 tbsp vegetable oil over medium-high heat for 4-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway.
- While the chicken cooks, prepare the sauce. Combine sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat.
- Thicken the sauce by whisking 1 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp cold water to create a slurry. Pour the slurry into the simmering sauce, whisking constantly until thickened, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add the cooked chicken to the sauce and toss gently to coat evenly. Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safety.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Frying, Air Frying, Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg