Description
Sizzling Thai Chicken Bites bring explosive Southeast Asian flavors dancing across palates with irresistible spice and zest. Crispy, perfectly seasoned morsels promise a quick culinary adventure that delivers complex taste sensations you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
Herbs and Spices:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp red chili flakes
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Wet Ingredients and Seasonings:
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Combine minced garlic, grated ginger, fish sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, and red chili flakes in a large mixing bowl, creating a vibrant marinade.
- Add chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to penetrate the meat.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering and hot, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off, and carefully place pieces into the hot skillet.
- Cook chicken for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally to achieve golden-brown edges and ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Reduce heat to low and pour coconut milk into the skillet, creating a rich, creamy coating over the chicken.
- Sprinkle chopped green onions and fresh cilantro over the chicken, stirring gently to incorporate.
- Drizzle sesame oil for an additional layer of aromatic flavor, tossing to distribute evenly.
- Transfer Thai chicken bites to a serving platter, garnishing with extra cilantro and green onions if desired.
- Serve immediately while hot, accompanied by steamed rice or as a standalone appetizer.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for maximum flavor absorption by scoring the meat before adding marinade, allowing deeper penetration of seasonings.
- Prevent sticking in skillet by patting chicken pieces dry with paper towels before cooking, ensuring crispy golden-brown exterior.
- Adjust spice levels by increasing or decreasing red chili flakes for personal heat preference, making dish adaptable to different tolerance levels.
- Create gluten-free version by substituting soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos, maintaining authentic Thai flavor profile while accommodating dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg