Thai Chicken Bites Recipe (2024)

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These Thai Chicken Bites are everything you want in a Thai Chicken recipe! Crispy, salty, sweet nuggets of pure joy, and the recipe is pretty simple to make too! Serve these as an appetizer alone, or make it a meal by adding a side of Fried Rice or Chow Mein!

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Why You’ll Love This Sweet Chili Chicken Bites Recipe!

When I was at the grocery store the other day, I spotted some sweet chili sauce and it immediately made me think of these Thai Chicken Bites I used to eat at a restaurant in college. So, I picked up a bottle and made a homemade version. SO glad I did.These are crispy, salty and sweet nuggets of heaven made in less than 20 minutes! Yes Please! We ate ours for dinner, but these are great as snacks or appetizers.

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Ingredients Needed For Thai Chicken Bites

If you take a look at the ingredients list, the only thing you probably won’t have in your pantry is this sweet chili sauce. Here’s everything you’ll need to make Thai Chicken Bites:

  • Chicken Breast –boneless & skinless! You could also make this recipe with shrimp.
  • Flour, Garlic Powder, Salt + Pepper – dry ingredients used to coat the chicken as a breading.
  • Egg + Milk – wet ingredients used to bread the chicken.
  • Canola Oil – for frying! You can also use peanut oil!
  • Sweet Chili Sauce – for the perfect amount of sweet and heat. Look for something like this.
  • Carrots + Cilantro – both are used for garnish! I personally really like these with the chicken bites but you can always leave them out.

How to Make Thai Chicken Bites

First, you’re going to want to coat the chicken pieces in flour and egg and then pan-fry until crispy. Pan-frying is like deep frying but healthier. Or at least that’s what I tell myself. After the chicken is crispy, coat it in the sweet chili sauce and serve. Pretty quick and painless, right? For full recipe details including ingredient measurements, see the printable recipe card down below. Here are step-by-step instructions for making these Thai Chicken Bites:

1. Preheat Oil

Pour 1-2 inches of oil into a deep skillet. Preheat over medium heat. Oil is ready when it reaches 350° F.

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2. Prep Ingredients

Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and set aside.

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In a shallow dish, stir together flour, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. In another shallow dish, whisk egg, milk, salt and black pepper together.

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3. Dredge + Coat Chicken

Toss chicken pieces into dry mixture first, then into the egg mixture, and back to the dry. Make sure you coat the chicken completely during each step!

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4. Cook + Drain Chicken

Place chicken pieces into hot oil and fry until golden brown on each side. (About 3-4 minutes per side.) Remove and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt.

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5. Toss, Garnish + Serve

Transfer to a large bowl and toss with sweet chili sauce. Divide into two equal portions and top with carrot, cilantro and sesame seeds. Serve warm.

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Storing Directions for Thai Chicken Bites

Store any leftover chicken in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days.

To Reheat: Place in microwave or air fryer for 1-2 minutes.

To Freeze: Allow chicken to cool completely to room temperature. Place in a freezer safe bag or airtight container and into the freezer for up to 3 months.

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More Thai Recipes to Try!

  • Chicken Pad Thai
  • Thai Chicken Pizza
  • Thai Steak Salad
  • Asian Slaw

Give these Thai Chicken Bites a try! They are perfect as an appetizer or snack, or even as an easy weeknight dinner served with white rice. Hope you like them as much as we do! Below you’ll find the printable recipe card! Enjoy, friends! 🙂

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Thai Chicken Bites

These Chicken Bites are everything you want in a Thai Chicken recipe! Crispy, salty, sweet nuggets of pure joy and the recipe is pretty simple to make too!

servings 2 servings

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 8 minutes mins

Total Time 18 minutes mins

Ingredients

  • 1 large chicken breast boneless, skinless
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • canola oil or peanut oil, for frying
  • 1/3 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 1 carrot julienned, for garnish
  • cilantro fresh, chopped, for garnish
  • sesame seeds for garnish

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Instructions

  • Pour 1-2 inches of oil into a deep skillet. Preheat over medium heat. Oil is ready when it reaches 350° F.

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  • Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and set aside.

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  • In a shallow dish, stir together flour, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

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  • In another shallow dish, whisk egg, milk, salt, and black pepper together.

  • Toss chicken pieces into dry mixture first, then into the egg mixture, and back to the dry. Make sure you coat the chicken completely during each step!

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  • Place chicken pieces into hot oil and fry until golden brown on each side. (About 3-4 minutes per side.) Remove and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt.

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  • Transfer to a large bowl and toss with sweet chili sauce. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and top with carrot and cilantro. Serve warm.

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Nutrition

Calories: 390kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 167mg | Sodium: 619mg | Potassium: 615mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 5289IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 2mg

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Thai

Keyword: thai chicken bites

Thai Chicken Bites Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is Thai chicken made of? ›

It's marinated in Thai basil, cilantro, lemongrass, fish sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic and maple for a tantalizing, complex, can't-stop-eating chicken laced with savory, slightly sweet, sour, citrusy, herbaceous, umami notes.

How many calories are in Thai chicken bites? ›

There are 530 calories in 1 serving (343 g) of Boston Pizza Thai Chicken Bites.

How to spice up chicken tenders? ›

MODIFICATIONS AND COOKING TIPS FOR HEALTHY BAKED CHICKEN TENDERS: SPICES: Try using a variety of spices like italian seasoning, onion powder, Greek seasoning, za'atar, paprika or chili powder. HEAT: You get to control what goes in this, which is the best part! If your family likes some spice add some cayenne pepper.

What does Thai chicken taste like? ›

A little sweet, a little spicy, a whole lot of yummy in this Thai chicken dish. Make an easy glaze for the chicken, a quick pickle mix for veggies, and have it all cooked and ready to devour in under 45 minutes!

How do I give chicken the best flavor? ›

Flavor Trick #1: Marinate Whole or Sliced Chicken Breasts for 30 to 90 Minutes Before Cooking. Marinating not only adds flavor, but the combination of healthy fat and acid in most recipes also helps tenderize the meat.

What does soaking chicken tenders in milk do? ›

Tips for Perfectly Baked Chicken Tenders

Soak chicken in milk: If you want super tender and juicy chicken, make sure to soak the meat in milk or buttermilk for at least 15-30 minutes prior to baking. The enzymes in the milk help break down the protein in the meat, creating a super tender result.

What is the best oil for chicken tenders? ›

Canola Oil

Benefits: With a high smoke point and neutral flavor, canola oil is excellent for frying chicken. As an added bonus, it has high levels of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which makes it healthier than other options.

How is Thai different from Chinese food? ›

Thai cuisine makes use of more herbs and spices than Chinese cuisine. Thai food is lightly cooked but is very flavorful because of the use of herbs. Soy sauce and soy paste are used commonly in Chinese food while fish sauce is used in Thai food. Thai food has many curries, and they eat soups in large bowls.

Why is Thai chicken pink? ›

Chemical changes occur during cooking. Oven gases in a heated gas or electric oven react chemically with hemoglobin in the meat tissues to give it a pink tinge. Often meat of younger birds shows the most pink because their thinner skins permit oven gases to reach the flesh.

Is Thai food different from Chinese food? ›

Thai food is often healthier than Chinese food. Thai food puts a focus on balance and variety. They are often light and the aromas are just as important as the taste of the food. Thai food uses less heavy sauces and oils than Chinese food uses that are healthier for you, if any oil at all.

What is Pad Thai chicken made of? ›

Pad Thai is a Thai noodle stir fry with a sweet-savoury-sour sauce scattered with crushed peanuts. It's made with thin, flat rice noodles, and almost always has bean sprouts, garlic chives, scrambled egg, firm tofu and a protein – the most popular being chicken or prawns/shrimp.

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