Description
This Sweet Chili Chicken recipe features lightly breaded chicken breast pieces cooked until crispy and coated in a tangy, flavorful Thai-inspired sweet chili sauce. Topped with fresh green onions and optional sesame seeds, it makes a quick and delicious meal perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 24 oz lightly breaded chicken breast pieces (frozen)
Sauce
- ½ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger paste
Toppings
- 2 tbsp green onions, thinly sliced
- ½ tsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Place the frozen lightly breaded chicken breast pieces into an air fryer or oven and cook according to package instructions until the chicken is crispy to your liking. For extra crispy chicken, you can increase cooking time slightly or spray lightly with cooking oil before cooking.
- Prepare the sauce: While the chicken cooks, whisk together Thai sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and ginger paste in a small bowl. Pour the mixture into a large pan set over medium-high heat.
- Simmer and thicken the sauce: Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Allow it to reduce slightly and thicken for a few minutes until the consistency is syrupy yet pourable.
- Combine chicken and sauce: Once the chicken is cooked crisp, transfer the pieces to the pan with the simmering sauce. Stir gently to coat each piece evenly with the flavorful sauce.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat, sprinkle the sliced green onions and optional sesame seeds on top of the coated chicken. Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful Sweet Chili Chicken.
Notes
- For extra crispy chicken, lightly spray the frozen chicken pieces with cooking oil prior to air frying or baking.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, continue simmering a little longer to reduce more liquid.
- This recipe works well with any lightly breaded chicken pieces or nuggets from the freezer section.
- To make it gluten-free, choose soy sauce labeled gluten-free or tamari sauce instead.
- Adjust the amount of garlic and ginger paste according to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Thai-inspired
