Print
clockclock iconcutlerycutlery iconflagflag iconfolderfolder iconinstagraminstagram iconpinterestpinterest iconfacebookfacebook iconprintprint iconsquaressquares iconheartheart iconheart solidheart solid icon

Asian Sweet Chili Chicken

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Asian Sweet Chili Chicken is crispy, sticky, sweet, slightly spicy and completely addicting. This recipe is sure to be a new family favorite!

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Scale

Tempura Battered Chicken:

  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup ice-cold water
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 inch pieces

Sauce:

  • Canola oil for frying
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 green onions, sliced thinly
  • 1/2 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

Optional Garnishes:

  • White sesame seeds
  • Minced green onions

Instructions

  1. Mix together batter ingredients in a large bowl.
  2. Add chicken pieces to coat with batter.
  3. Heat frying pan with oil 2 inches deep.
  4. Drain excess batter and slide chicken into pan. Cook until golden brown (4-5 minutes), breaking apart as crust forms. Work in batches.
  5. Remove last batch of chicken, discard most oil leaving 2 tablespoons.
  6. Add garlic and green onions to pan, cook 20-30 seconds.
  7. Add chicken back with sweet chili sauce and crushed red pepper. Toss to coat and serve immediately.
  8. Garnish with sesame seeds or green onions if desired.

Notes

  • Adapted from Rasa Malaysia.
  • Author: lily
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Frying, Stir-Fry
  • Cuisine: American