These sweet chili chicken bites are the perfect quick solution for a delicious party snack. The sweetness from the honey and heat from the chili paste make for a mouth watering treat. The small bite size snack is perfectly served with a toothpick and I guarantee people will be coming back for seconds and thirds. Fast and easy to make, let me show you how.
Step 1: Prep the chicken bites
Prep work on the chicken is simple. By cubing the breast, the cook will be faster and even throughout. Small sizes make the meat more tender and easy to chew.
To start, cube up the chicken breast into small bite size pieces. Drizzle with some olive oil and season with Dad’s All Purpose rub. It’s the perfect blend of savory bbq flavors that add a good level of salt, pepper and paprika. Mix the seasoning in to the chicken bites making sure to get an even coating all over.
Recipe Tip
If you are not a fan of chicken, this recipe can be made using pork loin. This will give a meatier, more fatty meat and a good bite.
Dad’s Seasonings
Must have grillin seasonings!
Step 2: Make the sweet chili sauce
This sweet chili sauce is the perfect sauce on any protein. The sweetness from the honey and brown sugar and heat from the chili paste is the perfect marriage.
In a saucepan, add sambal chili paste, fish sauce, rice vinegar honey, brown sugar, Dad’s Maple Bourbon rub or any sweet rub. Mix the ingredients together and simmer over low heat until it comes to a boil.
Recipe Tip
Adjust the amount of Sambal chili paste depending on your heat level tolerance. Remember you can always add more, but not remove the spiciness.
Next, in a separately cup mix together corn starch and water and add to the simmering sauce. This will help thicken the sauce. Continue to whisk until the thickness gets to your preferred consistency.
If you are looking for a less spicy alternative, check out my cajun honey bites. The sauce is more buttery and rich making for a deliciously savory sauce.
Step 3: Grill the sweet chili chicken bites
This sweet chili chicken bites recipe is very quick and easy to make. I used my griddle but a regular grill set for direct heat will work just fine. Also can be done on the stove top at home.
Recipe Tip
- If you are using a different grill other than a flat top, make sure to use a cast iron skillet.
Preheat the grill to high heat, add some olive oil so the meat does not stick to the flat top and drop the seasoned chicken bites on the griddle.
Flip them every minute to ensure an even cook throughout. Total cook time should be around 8-10 minutes. Final temperature on the chicken bites should be 160 degrees before you remove the chicken off the grill.
Move the grilled chicken bites into a large bowl. The temperature of the chicken will continue to rise once it’s off the heat and will reach 165 degrees internally making it safe to eat. This resting period will result in tender and juicy meat.
Pour the sweet chili sauce over the grilled chicken bites. Toss everything around making sure to cover all the small pieces. Plate them in a large serving bowl, top with freshly chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions:
What cut of steak should I use? Type of steak depends on what you are trying to grill up. For hot and fast look for cuts with good marbling like a ribeye or NY strip. If you are cooking a roast or stew, look for cuts that are cheaper and meatier like a chuck roast.
Can I make this in the oven or stove top? All my recipes can be replicated in the oven, stove top or gas grill. You do not need a big green egg or weber grill to replicate any of my recipes.
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Sweet Chili Chicken Bites
The sweetness from the honey and heat from the chili oil make these sweet chili chicken bites the perfect party appetizer.
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes minutes
Servings 6 People
Calories 127kcal
- 1 lbs Chicken breast
- 1/4 cup Rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup Honey
- 2 tbsp Sambal chili paste
- 2 tbsp Water
- 1 tbsp Fish sauce
- 1 tbsp Dad’s Maple Bourbon rub
- 1 tbsp Toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tsp Corn starch
- Green onions
Cube up the chicken breast into small bite size pieces.
Drizzle with some olive oil and season with Dad's All Purpose rub. Set aside. In a saucepan, add sambal chili paste, fish sauce, rice vinegar honey, brown sugar, Dad'sMaple Bourbon rub or any sweet rub. Mix the ingredients together and simmer over low heat until it comes to a boil. In a separate cup mix together corn starch and water and add to the sauce to help thicken the consistency. Add small amounts at a time and whisk until it thickens to your liking.
Preheat the grill to high heat, add some olive oil so the meat does not stick to the flat top and drop the seasoned chicken bites on the griddle. Flip the chicken every minute to ensure an even cook throughout. Remove at 160 degrees internal.
Move the grilled chicken bites into a large bowl and allow them to rest 2-4 minutes.
Pour the sweet chili sauce over the grilled chicken bites. Toss everything around making sure to cover all the small pieces.
Top with freshly chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Enjoy!
Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 1016mg | Potassium: 308mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 18IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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