Description
These bite-sized chicken pieces deliver that perfect Thai flavor—tangy, sweet, and irresistibly crunchy. Ready in under 20 minutes, they’re a fantastic snack, appetizer, or weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch chunks
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- Neutral oil (canola or peanut), for frying
- ⅓ cup sweet chili sauce
- Julienne-cut carrot strips, for topping
- Fresh cilantro leaves, chopped, for garnish
- Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the Oil & Chicken
- Pour about 1–2 inches of oil into a heavy skillet. Heat over medium until it reaches 350°F (use a kitchen thermometer to be sure). Meanwhile, trim and cube your chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
- Set Up Your Breading Station
- In Plate A, whisk together the flour, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- In Plate B, beat the egg with milk, plus a dash of salt and pepper.
- Bread the Chicken
- Working one piece at a time, dredge each chicken chunk in the flour mixture, then dip into the egg wash, and return it to the flour mix—this double-dip gives extra crunch.
- Fry to Golden Perfection
- Carefully lower the coated chicken into the hot oil. Fry in batches for about 3–4 minutes per side, until they’re deeply golden and cooked through. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the nuggets to a paper towel–lined plate; sprinkle with a little sea salt.
- Glaze & Garnish
- Place the fried chicken in a large bowl. Drizzle with the sweet chili sauce and gently toss to coat. Scatter on sesame seeds, carrot ribbons, and cilantro before serving.
Notes
Pro Tips
- Double-Coating: For an ultra-crispy crust, repeat the flour → egg → flour dredge one more time before frying.
- Oil Temperature: Keep the oil steady at 350°F. Too hot—your coating burns; too cool—nuggets soak up oil and get greasy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
Nutrition
- Calories: 395 kcal
- Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 167mg