Sweet and Spicy Chicken Recipe
This Sweet and Spicy Asian Chicken recipe is absolutely perfect! They’re sticky, sweet, and spicy! These battered chicken pieces are deep-fried to perfection then coated in delicious sweet chili sauce, making these a family favorite.
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients
For the Tempura Batter:
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup water chilled
- 2 whole egg whites
- 2 tbsp oil canola
- 1 lb. chicken tenderloins cubed
- canola oil to deep fry
For the Sweet Chili Chicken
- 1 tbsp oil sesame or vegetable
- 1 tsp garlic minced
- ¾ cup sweet chili sauce any brand
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper more or less
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds toasted
- 2 tbsp green onion chopped
Instructions
- In a medium bowl mix the ingredients to create tempura batter; flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, water, egg whites and oil until smooth.
- Add the chicken cubes and coat them well in the batter.
- Deep fry the chicken cubes until crisp and golden for 4-5 minutes.
- Heat a medium pan, add oil and garlic. Saute for 2 minutes.
- Add the chicken back to the pan, add sweet chili sauce, red pepper and toss the chicken until coated.
- Finally sprinkle some sesame seeds and green onions, toss and serve while it is still warm.
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Notes
- Don’t Overcook: Cook the chicken just until it’s done to keep it juicy and tender.
- Marinate: Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes to absorb all the flavors.
- Cook Evenly: Make sure to cut the chicken into uniform pieces for even cooking.
- Use a Hot Pan: Ensure your pan is hot before adding the chicken to get a nice sear and lock in the juices.
Nutrition
Calories: 781kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 1925mg | Potassium: 927mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 277IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 303mg | Iron: 4mg