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Sweet Chili Chicken is an easy recipe with crispy chicken and sweet chili sauce. This Thai chicken recipe is so good you will want to lick the plate!

Thai Sweet Chili Chicken – amazing and best-ever chicken recipe with sticky, sweet and savory sweet chili sauce. SO good you will want to lick the plate!! | rasamalaysia.com

The best sweet chili chicken recipe.

The Best Thai Chicken

I love Thai recipes and I am addicted to sweet chili sauce…the sticky sweet, gooey, with a tint of heat orange-color sauce that goes so well on everything!

I love it so much that I serve almost all my appetizers with the sauce, for example: fried chicken wontons, lettuce wraps, shrimp cake, etc.

Mae Ploy brand Sweet Chili Sauce in a bottle.

Sweet Chili Chicken

I developed this sweet chili chicken recipe because I love the idea of crispy chicken with the sauce.

My recipe is so easy. Take some chicken, cut into pieces, battered, deep-fried and then toss and stir fry in the wok or skillet with some garlic, sweet chili sauce and lime juice.

To serve, garnish and top with sesame seeds and chopped cilantro and you have a quick, easy, and delicious dish.

Thai sweet chili chicken stir fry with sticky sweet chili sauce, ready to serve.

This recipe is picky eater friendly, as my son actually asked to try this dish. He ate so many pieces of the chicken without even realizing that he was eating spicy chilies!

Crispy sweet chili chicken in a bowl ready to serve.

How Many Calories Per Serving?

This recipe is only 282 calories per serving.

What Dishes to Serve with this Recipe?

This meal is best served with steamed rice. For a wholesome Thai meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes.

This Recipe Goes Well with:

Add this sweet chili chicken to your daily menu if you love Asian food. It’s utterly delicious, appetizing, and so good. Try the recipe and I am very sure you will thank me!

Sweet chili chicken with sesame seeds, ready to serve.

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    Thai Sweet Chili Chicken Recipe

    Thai Sweet Chili Chicken recipe with sticky, sweet and savory sweet chili sauce. This Thai chicken is so good you will want to lick the plate!

    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Thai
    Keyword Sweet Chili Chicken
    Prep Time
    Cook Time
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    Servings 3 people
    Calories 282 kcal
    Author

    Ingredients

    Ingredients:

    • 12 oz skinless boneless chicken breast/thigh, cut into small pieces
    • oil, for deep-frying
    • 1 tablespoon oil
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 4 tablespoons bottled Thai sweet chili sauce
    • 1 teaspoon lime juice
    • 1 pinch salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon white sesame
    • 1/2 tablespoon chopped cilantro leaves

    Frying Batter:

    • 1 egg white
    • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
    • 1/4 cup cornstarch
    • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1/2 cup water, ice cold
    • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
    • 1 pinch salt

    Instructions

    1. Mix all the ingredients for the Batter until well combine. Add the chicken into the batter.
    2. Heat up a wok/skillet with about two inches of oil. As soon as the oil is fully heated, deep-fry the chicken until golden brown. Transfer the chicken out to a dish lined with paper towels to sock up the excess oil.
    3. Clean the wok/skillet and heat it up on medium heat. Add the oil and stir-fry the garlic until aromatic. Transfer the fried chicken into the wok, follow by the sweet chili sauce, lime juice and salt. Stir to coat the chicken well with the sweet chili sauce.
    4. Dish out, garnish with the white sesame and cilantro leave. Serve immediately.

    Recipe Notes

    You can buy Thai sweet chili sauce from regular supermarket in the Asian food aisle, or any Asian food stores.

    Nutrition Facts
    Thai Sweet Chili Chicken Recipe
    Amount Per Serving (3 people)
    Calories 282 Calories from Fat 135
    % Daily Value*
    Total Fat 15g 23%
    Saturated Fat 5g 25%
    Cholesterol 108mg 36%
    Sodium 362mg 15%
    Potassium 384mg 11%
    Total Carbohydrates 38g 13%
    Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
    Sugars 11g
    Protein 25g 50%
    Vitamin A 0.5%
    Vitamin C 1.4%
    Calcium 4.3%
    Iron 10.4%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. I tried the other recipe on Google search and tasted horrible, nothing like that I had in Thai restaurant. So glad to have found your recipe, it’s so delish I’ll be making it over and over again. Thank you.

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      • I am very confused, the video and the list of ingredients doesn’t suit together .. your using for example no sweet chilly sauce in your video therefore honey and ketchup what’s not on the list.
        In your Text you are writing your kids are eating hot chilly without even noticing because it’s so tasty, but I can’t find and chilly in your recipe. Don’t get me wrong, it’s beautiful what you are doing, but I’m not sure which ingredients I should use.. Could you help me please ? :-)
        Julian

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    3. This looks great, but I’m trying to avoid deep fried food. Would it be possible to put the chicken in the sauce and then bake it???

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    4. I can guarantee this recipe is a child pleaser, and the sauce isn’t very spicy at all. My grandkids have been using Mae Ploy sweet chili sauce as their ONLY chicken or shrimp dipping sauce for at least a decade–they grab it when I fix Tonkatsu and plonk it on fish, and been known to use it to dress up a turkey sandwich. No one in my small town carries it, so I order from Amazon regularly. Your recipe makes it a little easier than constantly refilling dip cups.

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      • Hi Bee, I just had this chicken dish and it is the bomb! This recipe was so easy, and came out perfect. I am a foodie, so I practice a lot of Asian recipes, and this Thai Sweet Chili Chicken can’t be beaten for ease, and yumminess in my opinion. My hubby didn’t say a word till he ate his last bite, Best chicken ever. 10 stars! I have tried several recipes on your site and all were delicious! Thank you Bee. Xx
        Shell

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    9. Hi Bee, can we fry up the chicken a day or two in advance and keep them in the fridge/freezer? Would they still be crispy? Thanks!

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    13. Question, could I make this without frying it and How? Would I just cook the chicken and then pour the sauce on the chicken?

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    15. Thanks for the recipe. I am very exited to try it. I was wondering if I used my deep fryer what temp do I use and how long do I leave the chicken in for? Also when I transfer it to the skillet how long do I leave it in for? I am hoping to make tomorrow for our appetizer. Thanks again. Angela

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    16. I read this recipe tonight and have not tried it yet but I have made homemade fried chicken before and then brushed on the sweet chili sauce and put it in the oven on low and was a big hit in my home. Served with white rice and steamed broccoli. The sweet chili sauce caramelized like that is great.

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    18. This looks delicate but I have no idea what the batter for this chicken. Can you tell me what to add in chicken before deep frying it? I would love to try this at home but just waiting for the details from you?

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    19. Hi Bee. Thank you for such a delicious easy chicken recipe. Never have to buy takeways again. The batter is awesome. Im going to try it with a touch of ginger.

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    20. I tried. It was delicious. I am sharing with my friends and family. Thanks a ton for the recipe. Easy and tasty.

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    21. Tried this last night as I am a huge fan of Thai sweet chili sauce … the recipe turned out FANTASTIC. It was seriously restaurant quality. I may make it again tonight! :) Quick question: do you think this would work with shrimp or cut-up pork? I would love to use that yummy batter on other things! Thanks!

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    22. I made this tonight and I absolutely loved it! I have to agree with others that the batter recipe is spot on…just like take-out!

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    24. Made this tonight. Anyone who is concerned about gluten can easily substitute sweet rice flour for the regular flour with excellent results. This was delicious and completely addicting. I love your recipes. Thanks for sharing so much goodness!
      so much goodness!

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    25. I tried to replicate this recipe and it turned out to be an utter complete disaster! Sorry, most likely my fault, but the batter was not proportionate to the chicken and it was so tasteless! My partner threw it away after trying the first few bites and we were disappointed. Any advice?

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    26. I am not an adventurous cooker, very much meat and potatoes, but this sauce issoooo good, and I was lucky to find it in my grocery store. Love it.

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    31. I have a really silly question! When you put the chicken pieces into the batter, should the chicken already be fully cooked? Or, does it cook while it’s frying?

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    34. Hi! Great recipe it was very good and easy to make. Are there any additional spices you could add to enhance flavour? Thanks

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    36. This is the best sweet chilli chicken recipe I’ve ever tried!
      I have a question, though: can I keep the frying batter in the fridge overnight? I had a lot of it leftover (I made less chicken, and I do regret) and I was wondering if I could use it tomorrow with other sauce (i’m thinking maybe teriaki).
      Cheers!

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    37. Hi Bee, thanks for this recipe. I like it and easy to make. I used the leftover frying batter to fry onion so had also onion ring for addition :).

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    39. Thanks for this great recipe! I made a variation of it to make it a tad healthier. I mentioned it on my blog today because I enjoyed it so much. Check it out if you get a minute. Thanks for the recipe inspiration!

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    40. wow, I’ve tried a bunch of your recipes (have the e-book) and now have to add this one to the rotation as well!! How simple it is blows my mind and really the batter is just awesome. I have loved this sauce and have used it as dips before but never thought to use it like this. AMAZING!! YUM!

      Thank you thank you!!

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    41. LOVE this recipe! We live on a cattle ranch 30 miles away from the nearest Asian (ish) food, and when it’s not feasible to run to town to get takeout, I make this! My cowboy husband absolutely loves it. We’re having it AGAIN for dinner tonight :)

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      • Hi Cassidy, thanks for the comment. I am so glad you like this recipe. You should try more recipes from my site, you just need to buy the sauces and you can make a bunch of Asian food at home! :)

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    42. wow! great recipe. one of my favorites Going to give this a go. Thanks for sharing this.

      Simon

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    43. Do you think this recipe would work using gluten-free flour to batter the chicken? It looks amazing, but unfortunately gluten isn’t an option.

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    44. i never review- but must admit- I do read many. this recipe was SO ridiculous. I doubled the recipe for my family of 5. I also added double the lime to the pre-made bottle sauce I had- other than that- I followed the recipe. My husband asked me if I’d gotten takeout from P.F. Chang’s ( ;) ). The batter is what it is all about- (I fried it off in my mini deep fryer then tossed in sauce) so crispy! the batter I’ll use forever- THANK YOU!

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    47. This Thai Chili chicken looks so good. We’re trying to eat healthier these days, eat more chicken less red meat but it gets tough when you get into a rut. This looks (and I mean this as the best compliment I can pay) like a dish I’d order at the Mall food court and be a happy man. Yum and more yum.

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    49. I want to try this so badly, but I can’t eat anything that is not organic! ( Doctor’s Order’s! I’m trying to beat a 17 year illness!) Do you have a recipe for the sweet chili sauce? I can usually find organic ingredients or substitutes for almost any recipe, or at least I’ve been lucky so far! This sounds so wonderful! I can imagine it with shrimp also! Thank you for the recipe, I’ll figure something out one way or another!

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      • Easy Thai Sweet Chili Sauce Recipe DELICIOUS
        Prep Time: 2 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 17 minutes
        Yield: Makes 1/2 Cup of Sauce

        Ingredients:
        1/2 cup rice vinegar
        1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp. white sugar
        1/4 cup water
        3 Tbsp. fish sauce
        2 Tbsp. sherry (or cooking sherry)
        3 cloves garlic, minced
        1/2 to 1 Tbsp. dried crushed chili (1 Tbsp. makes spicy-hot sauce) or (we used chili pepper flakes)
        1+1/2 Tbsp. cornstarch dissolved in 3-4 Tbsp. cool water

        Preparation:
        Place all ingredients – except the cornstarch-water mixture – in a sauce pan or pot.
        Bring to a rolling boil.
        Reduce heat to medium and let boil for 10 minutes, or until reduced by half.
        Reduce heat to low and add the cornstarch-water mixture.
        Stir to incorporate and continue stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens (about 2 minutes).
        Remove from heat and taste-test.
        You should taste “sweet” first, followed by sour, then spicy and salty notes.
        If the sauce isn’t sweet enough, add a little more sugar.
        If not spicy enough, add more chili.

        Pour sauce into a small bowl or jar and serve as a condiment with chicken, fish, and seafood, or as a dip with finger foods such as chicken wings, shrimp, or spring rolls.
        Also makes an excellent marinade for grilled chicken, fish, or seafood.

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      • I would LOVE to get the chicken RIGHT for this…the crispiness has eluded me and no matter what recipe I try it doesn’t work….

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    50. Ohhh like you I also love Thai Chilli sauce.. I had it a lot of shrimp dishes – my favourite is sautéing shrimp than adding corn and sliced onions and sometimes a can of mushrooms drained and than adding the thai chilli sauce and heavy cream and dill, ground pepper and a couple tbsp. of butter – mmmm its delicious- now I will have to try out your chicken dish – yummmy

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      • Ive made this recipe today and it’s off the charts! So good. I used more of the chili sauce than the recipe called for. It was still delicious without extra sweet chili sauce. I put it over “success” white rice. Perfect together.

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