Craving something sweet, spicy, and totally irresistible? This Sweet Chilli Chicken recipe is the perfect mix of crispy chicken coated in a glossy sweet chili sauce.
It’s one of those dishes that tastes like takeout but is actually super easy to make at home. In under 40 minutes, you can whip up this restaurant-style dinner that pairs beautifully with steamed rice or noodles.
Sweet Chilli Chicken
Ingredients
For marination:
- 1 lb (500g) boneless chicken (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- ½ tsp black pepper powder
- Salt to taste
For frying:
- 3 tbsp cornflour
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 egg (optional)
- Oil for deep frying
For sauce:
- 1 tbsp oil
- 3 garlic cloves (chopped)
- 1 small onion (sliced)
- 1 capsicum/bell pepper (sliced)
- 4 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp vinegar
- 1 tsp red chilli flakes (optional for extra spice)
- ½ tsp black pepper powder
- ½ cup water
- 1 tsp cornflour mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry)
For garnish:
- Spring onion greens
- Sesame seeds (optional)
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