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Thai Chicken Bites Recipe

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Crispy, sweet-and-spicy Thai chicken bites that come together in under 20 minutes. Bite-sized chicken pieces are double-dipped and fried to golden perfection, then tossed in a glossy sweet chili sauce and finished with sesame seeds, carrot julienne, and cilantro for a vibrant garnish.

Ingredients

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    Chicken and coating

  • 1 large boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

    Wet mixture

  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

    For frying

  • Canola oil or peanut oil for frying

    Sauce and garnish

  • 1/3 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 1 carrot, julienned (for garnish)
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
  • Sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare oil and chicken: Pour 1-2 inches of oil into a deep skillet and heat over medium until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cut and dust the chicken: Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. In a shallow dish, whisk together flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. In another shallow dish, whisk egg, milk, salt, and pepper.
  3. Coat the chicken: Dip each piece first in the dry flour mixture, then in the egg mixture, and back in the flour mixture to create a double coating.
  4. Fry the chicken: Carefully place the coated chicken into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels; sprinkle with a little salt.
  5. Toss and garnish: Transfer the fried chicken to a large bowl and toss with sweet chili sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds, julienned carrot, and chopped cilantro. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Double Coat: For extra crispiness, double coat the chicken by dipping it in the flour mixture, then the egg mixture, and flour again before frying.
  • Oil Temperature: Ensure the oil is at 350°F for crispy chicken. Use a thermometer to check the temperature for best results.

Keywords: Thai chicken bites, crispy chicken bites, fried chicken bites, sweet chili sauce, Thai appetizer

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