This is good. SERIOUSLY good. It’s easy, filling, low-cost and absolutely delicious and, because you are making it yourself, you’ll know exactly what’s going into it! The chicken is cooked to crispy, golden perfection before being coated in a sticky, sweet chilli glaze. This meal uses just one pan (hooray to no mountain of washing up!) and is on the table in less than 20 minutes with minimal effort and fuss. I serve it with steamed rice and, although you could plate it up with any vegetables you like – steamed Asian greens would be the ideal choice – I love the crisp freshness (and speed!) of sliced cucumbers as an accompaniment, as they are the perfect foil to the sticky-coated chicken. And the sprinkle of sesame seeds at the end is such a simple touch, but it seems to take the dish to a new level of elegance.
Can I air fry Crispy Sweet Chilli Chicken?
Yes, this recipe can be cooked in the air fryer, but you will need to modify the recipe slightly. Coat the chicken as per the recipe, excluding the cornflour (cornstarch). Once the chicken is coated in the egg and spice mixture, dip each piece of chicken, one by one, into the cornflour so that it is evenly coated. Place in a single layer in the air fryer and spray generously with oil so that the entire piece of chicken is moistened. Air fry at 200°C (400°F) for 6–8 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Cook the sauce as per the recipe and coat the chicken to serve.
What can I serve with Crispy Sweet Chilli Chicken?
Because the sauce is rich and sweet, I like to keep the sides simple. I have suggested serving the chicken with steamed rice, but you could serve noodles or even cauliflower rice. Steamed green vegetables are also ideal, especially Asian greens like bok choy, choy sum or Chinese broccoli (gai lan), or green beans, sugar snap peas, broccolini (tenderstem broccoli) or broccoli.
What are some other quick and tasty Asian-style chicken dishes?
If you enjoyed this Crispy Sweet Chilli Chicken, I think you’ll also love: Crispy Honey Soy ChickenBang Bang ChickenCheat’s Chicken LaksaNasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice)Chicken Satay Skewers 5 from 13 reviews
MAKE AHEAD
Crispy Sweet Chilli Chicken is best made and eaten immediately, but cutting the chicken and storing it refrigerated in an airtight container is a great way to speed up the dinner process!
LEFTOVERS
Crispy Sweet Chilli Chicken leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days. The coating softens during the reheating process, but the chicken stays perfectly tender and juicy.
