Sweet Chilli Chicken Fakeaway

Ingredients

• 5 Chicken thighs (boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces)
• Salt (to taste)
• Black pepper (to taste)
• 0.5 tsp Mixed herbs (estimated)
• 0.5 tsp Garlic granules (estimated)
• 1 tsp Dark soy sauce (estimated)
• 1 tsp Light soy sauce (estimated)
• 0.25 tsp Chilli flakes (estimated)
• 1 tbsp Vegetable oil (for coating)
• 1 Egg (beaten)
• 0.25 cup All-purpose flour (estimated for coating)
• 0.33 cup Sweet chilli sauce (estimated for sauce base)
• 1 tbsp Honey (estimated)
• 1 tbsp Fresh parsley (chopped)

Steps

1. 1

   Prepare the chicken by cutting the 5 chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. Place them in a large mixing bowl.

2. 2

   Season the chicken with salt, pepper, mixed herbs, garlic granules, dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, and chilli flakes. Add a drizzle of oil and mix thoroughly to ensure every piece is coated in the aromatics.

3. 3

   Add one beaten egg and enough flour to the bowl to create a light coating. Mix well until the chicken is evenly breaded and sticky.

4. 4

   Preheat your air fryer to 210°C (approx. 410°F). Place the chicken pieces in the air fryer basket in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.

5. 5

   Air fry for 15 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and crispy on the outside.

6. 6

   While the chicken cooks, prepare the sauce by mixing sweet chilli sauce, honey, and chopped parsley in a separate bowl until you reach a smooth, well-combined consistency.

7. 7

   Once the chicken is finished, toss the crispy pieces in the sauce until fully glazed.

8. 8

   Serve immediately over a bed of steamed rice.

Notes

The author notes that exact measurements for the spices and flour are not strictly needed; use enough to coat the chicken to your preference. This can also be done in a conventional oven if an air fryer is unavailable.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• fakeaway
• air-fried
• chicken
• quick dinner
• high-protein