Get ready for a mouthwatering treat with these Sweet and Spicy Chicken Bites! They’re crispy, cheesy, and oh-so-delicious! 🍗🔥🧀
Ingredients:
– 1 lb boneless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1/2 tsp salt
– 1/4 tsp black pepper
– 1/2 tsp garlic powder
– 1/2 tsp paprika
– 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
– 1 egg
– 1/2 cup milk
– 1/2 cup cornstarch
– Vegetable oil for frying
– 1/4 cup soy sauce
– 1/4 cup honey
– 2 tbsp sriracha sauce
– 2 tbsp rice vinegar
– 1 tbsp sesame oil
– 1 tbsp cornstarch (to thicken)
– Shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
– Chopped green onions
Directions:
1. Let’s start by preparing the chicken! In a large bowl, mix the flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and milk until combined. Take your chicken pieces and coat them first in the egg mixture, then dredge them in the seasoned flour mixture, making sure they’re evenly coated.
2. Now, it’s time to fry! Heat up some vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken pieces in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan, cooking for about 4-5 minutes per batch until they are golden and crispy. Once done, remove them from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain any excess oil.
3. While the chicken is frying, let’s whip up the sauce! In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey, sriracha, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Bring it to a simmer over medium heat. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with a tablespoon of water, and then add it to the sauce to thicken it up. Stir continuously until the sauce is glossy and has reached your desired thickness.
4. In a large bowl, take your crispy chicken bites and toss them with the sweet and spicy sauce until they are evenly coated in that delicious goodness.
5. Now for the cheesy goodness! Place your sauced chicken bites on a serving plate, sprinkle them with shredded cheese, and pop them under the broiler for 1-2 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden.
6. Finally, garnish with freshly chopped green onions for that pop of color and an extra burst of flavor. Serve these delightful bites warm and enjoy every crunchy, cheesy, sweet, and spicy bite!
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