Crispy Thai Basil Chicken Bites
Bite-sized fried chicken tossed in sweet chili sauce with fresh Thai basil. Sweet, tangy, garlicky, with just enough heat.
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- ¾ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
- ½ cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- ¼ cup fresh Thai basil leaves
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat oil to 350°F in a deep skillet.
- Mix flour, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper in one bowl. Whisk egg and milk in another.
- Dredge chicken in flour, dip in egg, then back in flour. Let sit 1 minute.
- Fry chicken in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden. Drain on paper towels.
- Mix sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil in a saucepan. Heat 2-3 minutes.
- Toss fried chicken with warm glaze and fresh Thai basil. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.