Sweet Chili Chicken

5 from 1 vote

Crispy chicken bites tossed in a sticky, sweet, and slightly spicy chili sauce. Fast, flavorful, and perfect over rice for an easy weeknight dinner.

Prep Time20

Cook Time15

Total Time35

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Asian American

Keyword: sweet chili chicken, sweet chili chicken recipe, sweet chili chicken skillet

Servings: servings

Author: Alyssa Rivers

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.

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