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Thai Chicken Bites

Crispy battered chicken pieces tossed in sweet chili sauce for a simple, flavorful appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Frying Pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk or fork
  • Tongs or slotted spoon
  • Paper Towels
  • Plate

Ingredients
  

  • vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 pound chicken breasts boneless and skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce for drizzling

Instructions
 

  • Pour enough vegetable oil into a frying pan to cover the bottom by about 1/4 inch and heat over medium heat until shimmering.
  • Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces and set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, garlic powder, egg, milk, salt, black pepper, and red chili powder until a thick batter forms.
  • Working in batches to avoid overcrowding, dip each chicken piece into the batter, allowing excess to drip off, then place into the hot pan.
  • Fry the chicken pieces until golden brown on all sides and cooked through, about 3–5 minutes per batch depending on size.
  • Use tongs or a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked chicken to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
  • Transfer the drained chicken bites to a serving plate and drizzle evenly with the sweet chili sauce.
  • Garnish with chives if desired and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.
  • Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary by ingredients used.