Sweet Chili Sesame Chicken
This dish features crispy fried chicken coated in a glossy sweet chili sauce, finished with toasted sesame seeds. It’s the perfect blend of sweet, spicy, tangy, and nutty, offering both crunch and tenderness in every bite.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Oil for frying
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
- Sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken:Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat with cornstarch.
- Fry the Chicken:Heat oil in a deep skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Fry chicken until golden and crispy, about 4-5 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.
- Make the Sauce:In a pan, combine sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, and sesame oil. Simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine:Toss fried chicken in the sauce until fully coated.
- Garnish and Serve:Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and green onions on top. Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
- Fry chicken in small batches for maximum crispiness.
- Chicken thighs give juicier results than chicken breast.
- For a lighter option, bake or air-fry instead of deep-frying.
- Adjust the heat level by adding more or less sweet chili sauce.