20-Min Sweet Chili Chicken Bites
Crispy fried chicken thighs tossed in a sticky sweet-chili glaze — TikTok gold in under 20 minutes. Serve hot with rice or as a snack straight from the skillet.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Season with salt and black pepper.
Step 2
Toss chicken in flour until fully coated; shake off excess.
Step 3
Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high to 350°F (or until a cube of bread sizzles immediately).
Step 4
Working in batches, fry chicken 4–5 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and crispy.
Step 5
Drain on paper towels. Stir together chili sauce, soy sauce, and lime juice in a small bowl.
Step 6
Toss hot chicken in glaze until coated. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- thermometer (optional, for oil temp)
- paper towels
- small mixing bowl
- tongs or slotted spoon
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