Description
Crispy, flavorful Thai Chicken Bites with a delicious blend of lime, garlic, and spices, perfect as an appetizer or a quick meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (about 450 g) chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (fresh preferred)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Oil for frying (neutral oil such as vegetable, canola, or peanut)
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, minced ginger, and red pepper flakes. Mix until blended.
- Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, tossing to coat. Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and sprinkle with cornstarch. Toss to coat evenly and shake off excess.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry the chicken in batches for about 5–7 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through, turning as needed.
- Remove cooked bites to a paper towel-lined plate to drain briefly.
- Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with chopped cilantro, and serve hot.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use tamari or coconut aminos. To lower sodium, opt for low-sodium soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg