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crispy chicken with sweet chili sauce

Crispy Chicken in Sweet Chili Sauce

Anna Chwistek
Weeknight dinner dreams come true with crispy chicken cutlets in sweet chili sauce—a sweet, spicy, garlic-kissed delight! This quick and easy one-skillet meal boasts big flavor with just a few ingredients. Double the sauce for serving with rice noodles or jasmine rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4
Calories 218 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Crispy Chicken Cutlets

  • 2 chicken breast fillets
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • vegetable oil for frying

Sweet Chili Sauce

  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • ¾ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
  • juice from ½ lime
  • red pepper flakes for serving
  • cilantro leaves for serving

Instructions
 

  • Slice the chicken fillets horizontally lengthwise into 2 slices. Cover with cling film and pound with a meat tenderizer if needed. Aim for ½ inch/1,5 cm thick slices.
  • Place flour in a shallow dish, combine with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Whisk eggs in a separate bowl. Place bread crumbs on a large plate. Working one at a time, dip chicken into flour, turn to coat, remove any excess flour. Next dip into the egg mixture until coated. Finally dredge in breadcrumbs, turn to coat. Set aside.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a deep large skillet over medium. Working with 2 chicken cutlets at a time, place in hot oil, and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, and repeat with the remaining 2 chicken cutlets.
  • Discard the oil and wipe the skillet clean with a paper towel.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in the same skillet over low. Add garlic, cook for 1 minute. Stir in soy sauce and sesame oil. Next pour in sweet chili sauce. Bring to a gentle simmer. Add chicken to the sauce and simmer for 1 minute.
  • Finish off with lime juice, cilantro and red pepper flakes. Serve!

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Nutrition

Calories: 218kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 19gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 118mgSodium: 922mgPotassium: 326mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 139IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 74mgIron: 2mg
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