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Close-up of golden-brown baked chicken chunks coated in thick sweet chili sauce. (Sweet Chili Chicken Bites)

Sweet Chili Chicken Bites: The Ultimate Sticky, Baked Appetizer Recipe

These Sweet Chili Chicken Bites feature tender, baked chicken breast chunks coated in a glossy, sticky reddish-orange glaze. Perfectly crisped in the oven and garnished with sesame seeds and fresh green scallions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine: Asian-Fusion
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs Chicken Breast Cut into 1-inch chunks (680g)
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch (30g)
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Or avocado oil (30ml)
  • 1 cup Sweet Chili Sauce (240ml)
  • 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar (15ml)
  • 1 tbsp Soy Sauce (15ml)
  • 1 tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds (9g)
  • 2 stalks Green Scallions Thinly sliced

Equipment

  • 1 Rimmed Baking Sheet Large enough to avoid crowding
  • 1 Parchment paper For non-stick cleanup
  • 1 Small saucepan To reduce the glaze

Instructions
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pat chicken dry with paper towels.
  2. Toss chicken in a bowl with oil, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle with cornstarch and toss until evenly coated.
Bake and Glaze
  1. Spread chicken on the sheet. Bake for 15-18 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden-brown and crisped.
  2. In a saucepan, simmer sweet chili sauce, vinegar, and soy sauce for 3-5 minutes until thick and glossy.
  3. Toss baked chicken in the sauce until fully coated. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green scallions.

Notes

Pat the chicken completely dry for the crispiest results.
Simmer the sauce until it is thick enough to cling to the chicken without dripping.
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