Description
Make crispy fried chicken coated in a creamy, sweet, and spicy sauce. This recipe is fast and works well for dinner or as an appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons sriracha (adjust to your spice preference)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, mix the flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- In a second shallow dish, whisk the egg and milk together.
- In a third shallow dish, place the panko breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each piece of chicken first in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- Dip the floured chicken into the egg mixture, letting excess drip off.
- Coat the chicken thoroughly in the panko breadcrumbs, pressing lightly to adhere.
- Pour about 1 inch of vegetable oil into a large skillet and heat over medium-high heat to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Carefully place chicken pieces into the hot oil, working in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the cooked chicken and place it on a wire rack set over a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- While the chicken drains, prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar until smooth.
- Place the crispy chicken in a large bowl. Pour the sauce over the chicken and toss gently until all pieces are evenly coated.
- Serve immediately over rice or as a standalone appetizer.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can double-coat the chicken by dipping it back into the egg and then the panko after the first coating.
- If you prefer not to deep fry, you can air fry the coated chicken at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 12 to 15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Serve with sliced green onions or sesame seeds for garnish.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 32
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 27
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 110