Sweet Chili Chicken - Rasa Malaysia (2024)

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A little bit of heat is always welcome in my meals. And this sweet chili chicken recipe adds even more flavor with its sticky, sweet chili sauce. It has the perfect balance of sweet and spicy, so it’s something even the pickiest eaters can enjoy.

Looking for Chinese-style chicken recipes? Try Sweet and Sour Chicken or Honey Sesame Chicken for dinner next time.

Thai Sauce for Chicken

I loveThai recipesand I am addicted to Thai sweet chili sauce. This sweet, sticky, slightly spicy, orange sauce is perfect for crispy chicken pieces. But it goes well with just about anything, such as:

• Sweet chili salmon
• Shrimpandshrimp skewers
• Eggs
• Noodles
• Brussels sprouts

You can also use it as a dipping sauce forappetizers, like chicken wontons,chicken lettuce wraps,shrimp cake,andsalmon patties.

You won’t regret buying a bottle of this Thai sauce, especially if you’re constantly makingAsian recipes at home!

What Goes Into This Recipe

• Chicken – use skinless, boneless chicken thighs or breasts. I prefer using thighs because they are juicier and more flavorful, but breasts work just as well.
• Cornstarch – aside from flour, adding cornstarch to the batter gives the chicken a crispier coating.
• Baking powder – another secret ingredient that helps give the chicken a light and crispy texture.
• Thai sweet chili sauce – use a good bottled sweet chilli sauce. I like using the Mae Ploy brand. You can buy this in the Asian food aisle of regular supermarkets or in Asian grocery stores.
• Lime juice – adds a tangy, refreshing element to the sauce.

How to Make This Recipe

If there’s one thing I love about this sweet Thai chili chicken, it’s how amazing the flavors are for such a simple recipe.It’s sweet and slightly spicy with a hint of bright acidity from the lime juice.

And you don’t even need hours to prep this dish! The batter makes the chicken super crispy, and the sweet chili sauce is so delicious that you’ll want to lick your plate clean.

Here’s how to make this 30-minute sweet chili chicken at home:

Step 1. Mix all the ingredients for the batter until well combined. Add the chicken to the batter.

Step 2. Heat up a wok/skillet with about two inches of oil. As soon as the oil is fully heated, deep-fry the chicken until golden brown. Transfer the chicken out to a dish lined with paper towels to soak up the excess oil.

Step 3. Clean the wok/skillet and heat it up on medium heat. Add the oil and stir-fry the garlic until aromatic. Transfer the fried chicken to the wok, followed by the sweet chili sauce, lime juice, and salt. Stir well to coat the chicken with the sweet chili sauce.

Step 4. Dish out, and garnish with the white sesame and cilantro leaves. Serve immediately.

Expert Tips

• Don’t skip the cornstarch and baking powder. These ingredients help achieve that crispy coating on the chicken.
• Use ice-cold water when mixing the batter to have the crispiest chicken possible. And it will stay crispy even after being coated with sauce!
• Don’t over-stir the batter. Mix it just until everything’s incorporated. It’s okay to have some lumps in the batter.
• Before deep-frying, make sure that the oil is hot enough to prevent the chicken from becoming greasy. It also helps ensure that the chicken pieces are fully cooked.
• For an extra sweet and spicy Thai chicken, you can add red pepper flakes or Sriracha sauce to the sweet chili sauce.
• Add a little bit of lime juice to the sauce for a nice, tangy flavor that will cut through the sweetness.

Frequently Asked Questions

What To Serve With This Recipe

This sweet chili chicken stir fry is best served with steamed rice. For a quick and wholesome Thai weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes:

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