Thai Chicken Bites are a delicious appetizer or snack featuring tender chicken pieces marinated in a flavorful blend of Thai-inspired spices and herbs. These bites are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, perfect for parties, game days, or a tasty treat. Paired with a tangy dipping sauce, they bring bold flavors and satisfying textures that everyone will love.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground chicken
  
  

• 2 cloves garlic, minced
  
  

• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  
  

• 2 green onions, finely chopped
  
  

• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  
  

• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  
  

• 1 teaspoon red chili flakes (adjust to taste)
  
  

• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  
  

• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  
  

• 1 large egg
  
  

• Vegetable oil, for frying
  
  

For the Dipping Sauce:

• 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
  
  

• 1 tablespoon lime juice
  
  

• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  
  

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, garlic, ginger, green onions, soy sauce, fish sauce, chili flakes, cilantro, panko breadcrumbs, and egg. Mix until well combined.
   
   

2. Form the mixture into small bite-sized balls or patties.
   
   

3. Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or frying pan over medium heat. Fry the chicken bites in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
   
   

4. In a small bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, lime juice, and soy sauce to make the dipping sauce.
   
   

5. Serve the chicken bites warm with the dipping sauce on the side.
   
   

Nutritional Information (per serving, approx., serves 4):

• Calories: 320 kcal
  
  

• Total Fat: 18 g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 3 g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 90 mg
  
  

• Sodium: 750 mg
  
  

• Total Carbohydrates: 12 g
  
  

• Dietary Fiber: 1 g
  
  

• Sugars: 6 g
  
  

• Protein: 28 g