Sweet Chili Chicken Bites

Sweet Chili Chicken Bites are tender, juicy pieces of chicken coated in a sticky and flavorful sweet chili glaze, perfect for snacking. This Halal dish is simple to make and delivers a delightful balance of sweetness and heat in every bite.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 300 grams, diced into bite-sized pieces
• All-purpose flour - 1/2 cup (60 grams)
• Cornstarch - 2 tablespoons (16 grams)
• Egg - 1 large, beaten
• Bread crumbs - 1/2 cup (50 grams)
• Vegetable oil - for frying
• Sweet chili sauce - 1/2 cup (120 ml)
• Garlic powder - 1 teaspoon (3 grams)
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon (3 grams)
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon (1 gram)
• Green onions - 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional for garnish)
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon (optional for garnish)

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
2. Dip each piece of diced chicken into the flour mixture, then into the beaten egg, and finally coat with bread crumbs.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat, about 1 inch deep.
4. Fry the breaded chicken pieces in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per batch. Ensure the internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F).
5. Once cooked, remove the chicken bites and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
6. In a separate saucepan, heat the sweet chili sauce over low heat until warm.
7. Toss the fried chicken bites in the warm sweet chili sauce until they are evenly coated.
8. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 420
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 9 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 150 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Contains antioxidants from the sweet chili sauce, which may help reduce inflammation.

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