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Crispy Chili Chicken

Enjoy the perfect balance of crispy and spicy with this Crispy Chili Chicken. A quick and easy dinner recipe that’s perfect for any night!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: chicken recipes for dinner, crispy chili chicken, easy chicken stir-fry, easy stir-fry recipes, quick and easy chicken meals, quick dinner recipes, spicy chicken recipes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Clara

Ingredients

  • 2 large chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sriracha (optional for extra heat)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 red chili, sliced
  • 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix cornstarch, flour, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Coat the chicken pieces in the dry mixture, shaking off excess.
  3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry the chicken pieces until golden and crispy. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same pan, add garlic and sliced red chili, sauté until fragrant.
  5. Stir in sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, and sriracha. Simmer for 2 minutes.
  6. Add the fried chicken back to the pan, tossing to coat evenly in the sauce.
  7. Garnish with green onions and serve immediately.

Notes

For a healthier option, try air-frying the chicken instead of deep frying. Adjust the spice level by reducing or omitting the sriracha.