Thai Chicken Bites Recipe

Thai Chicken Bites are crispy, flavor-packed morsels that come together in about 20 minutes—perfect as an appetizer or a fun main for lunch or dinner. Chicken bites are double-coated in seasoned flour and egg, fried until golden, and tossed in sweet chili sauce. Garnished with fresh cilantro, julienned carrots, and sesame seeds, they deliver a delicious balance of sweet, salty, and mildly spicy flavors. Easy to make and ready in a flash, these bites are ideal for casual gatherings, game nights, or simply when you want a quick, crunchy treat with a Thai-inspired twist. 

Ingredients (Serves ~2)

• 1 large boneless, skinless chicken breast

• ½ cup all-purpose flour

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• 1 large egg

• 2 Tbsp milk

• Canola or peanut oil, for frying

• ⅓ cup sweet chili sauce

• Garnishes:

  • 1 carrot, julienned

  • Fresh cilantro, chopped

  • Sesame seeds
    
    

Directions

1. Prep: Cut chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.

2. Coat chicken: In one shallow bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. In another, whisk egg and milk, seasoning with salt and pepper. Dredge chicken first in the flour mixture, then the egg mixture, then again in flour for a double coating. 

3. Heat oil: Pour 1–2 inches of oil into a deep skillet. Heat to about 350 °F (175 °C).

4. Fry: Fry coated chicken in batches for about 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels and lightly season with salt. 

5. Coat in sauce: Transfer fried chicken to a large bowl and toss with sweet chili sauce until well coated.

6. Garnish & serve: Top with julienned carrot, chopped cilantro, and sesame seeds. Serve immediately while crispy.
   
   

Nutritional Information (per ~1 serving)

• Calories: ~395 kcal

• Carbohydrates: ~45 g

• Protein: ~33 g

• Fat: ~5 g

• Cholesterol: ~167 mg

• Fiber: ~2 g