Crispy Chicken with Sweet Chilli Sauce | Easy 30 Minute Dinner
Dive into a tantalizing culinary adventure with our Crispy Chicken coated in a luscious Sweet Chilli Sauce! This dish features juicy, battered chicken thighs fried to golden perfection and tossed in a sticky, sweet, and slightly spicy sauce that dances on your taste buds. Perfect for a cozy Friday night dinner, this recipe comes together in just 30 minutes, making it a quick yet satisfying option for any occasion. Pair it with rice or noodles for a complete meal that everyone will love! Watch now to create this mouthwatering dish in your kitchen.
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Recipe Instructions
Crispy chicken coated in a sticky, sweet and slightly spicy sauce. This crispy chilli chicken is such a great Friday night dinner, and it’s ready in 30 minutes!
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Ingredients
Crispy Chicken:
750 g (1.65 lbs) skinless, boneless chicken thigh fillets (trimmed) chopped into bitesize pieces
1 egg
6 tbsp cornflour (cornstarch in North America)
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp white pepper
4 tbsp oil divided (I like to use avocado oil)
Sauce:
½ tbsp oil
1 medium onion peeled and sliced into thin strips
1 red chilli finely sliced- discard the seeds if you don’t like it too hot
1 tsp minced ginger
3 garlic cloves peeled and minced
2 tbsp rice vinegar
3 tbsp soy sauce – light or all-purpose
2 tbsp tomato puree paste for US
6 tbsp caster sugar or superfine sugar
2 tbsp tomato ketchup
2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce I use Thai-style
Instructions
1. Place the chicken pieces in a bowl and add the egg. Mix together to thoroughly coat the chicken in the egg.
2. Toss together to coat the chicken. It will be a sticky mixture.
3. Heat 3 tbsp of the oil in a large frying pan (skillet) or wok over a high heat until very hot.
4. You will probably need to work in two batches, so when the oil is hot, add in half the chicken – a piece at a time – and spread it out.
5. Fry the chicken until golden and crispy. Try not to move the meat around too much as this reduces the amount of crispiness you get. It generally takes about 5 or 6 minutes to crisp up the chicken with about 3 or 4 stirs during that time.
6. Using a slotted spoon or tongs, remove the chicken from the pan and place in a bowl. Put to one side.
7. Add a further tablespoon of oil and repeat – cooking the second batch of chicken and then placing in the bowl with the first batch.
8. Once you’ve removed all the chicken from the pan, add the remaining ½ tbsp of oil to the pan and turn the heat down to medium.
9. Add in the sliced onion and cook for 2 minutes until slightly softened.
10. Add in the finely chopped chilli, minced ginger, and minced cloves of garlic and cook whilst stirring for 30 seconds.
11. Add the rice vinegar, soy sauce, tomato puree, sugar, tomato ketchup, and sweet chilli sauce to the pan.
12. Stir it all together and turn up the heat and let it bubble for a couple of minutes until the sauce starts to reduce a little.
13. Add the chicken back in, give it a stir and heat through for 1-2 minutes – until the chicken is hot then serve with rice or noodles.
Notes
Can I freeze it or make it ahead?
This recipe works best when made and served right away. Freezing/chilling then reheating means the chicken won’t be crispy. However, it does still taste really good. So if you did want to freeze it, then cool, cover and freeze. Defrost overnight in the refrigerator and reheat thoroughly in the wok or a microwave until piping hot throughout. You can add a splash of water if it’s a little dry.
Ingredient swaps/additions
Swap out the chicken thighs for breast if you prefer. If you want to make a beef/steak version, use my crispy chilli beef recipe.Add thinly sliced bell peppers, mange tout, snap peas or small pieces of chopped broccoli, if you want to add some vegetables. Add them as the same time as the onion.
Cooking for 2?
You can halve most of the ingredients, but will need to make a couple of adjustments:
Egg – lightly whisk the egg and discard half of it before adding to the chicken.
Use 1 small onion (or half a medium onion)
Use a small red chilli (or half of a regular one)
Cook as per the regular instructions, but you will be able to cook the chicken in one batch, instead of two.
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Video “Crispy Chicken with Sweet Chilli Sauce | Easy 30 Minute Dinner” was uploaded on 05/04/2026 to Youtube Channel Kitchen Sanctuary