Crispy Thai Volcano Chicken

A popular restaurant-style Thai recipe featuring deep-fried crispy chicken coated in a vibrant, spicy, and sweet chili sauce.

Level Medium Prep 25 min Cook 20 min Servings 4 Score 4.8/10

Ready in

45 min

Makes 4 servings

Prep 25m

Cook 20m

Level Medium

About this recipe

A popular restaurant-style Thai recipe featuring deep-fried crispy chicken coated in a vibrant, spicy, and sweet chili sauce.

A dramatic and delicious Thai dish featuring ultra-crispy chicken loaded with a sweet and spicy chili sauce.

Marinate the chicken pieces with soy sauce and garlic paste for 15 minutes.
Dredge the marinated chicken in the beaten egg, then coat thoroughly in the mixture of cornstarch and flour.
Heat oil in a deep skillet or wok and fry the chicken pieces in batches until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
8 min
In a separate pan, sauté minced garlic briefly, then stir in sweet chili sauce, sriracha, chicken broth, and fish sauce. Simmer until slightly thickened.
Arrange the shredded cabbage on a serving plate.
Place the crispy fried chicken over the cabbage base and pour the hot volcano sauce generously on top.
Garnish with chopped cilantro and sliced green onions before serving.

Calories 450

Protein 28g

Carbs 38g

Fat 20g

Fiber 2g

Sugar 12g

Sodium 890mg

Serving Size 1 serving

Prep 25 min

Cook 20 min

Total 45 min

Overall 9.2 /10

Expert 4.8 95% conf.

Reviewed by FindEdition Kitchen

An explosive combination of crunch, heat, and sweet-savory flavor that replicates restaurant quality at home.

A dramatic and delicious Thai dish featuring ultra-crispy chicken loaded with a sweet and spicy chili sauce.

Summary

A popular restaurant-style Thai recipe featuring deep-fried crispy chicken coated in a vibrant, spicy, and sweet chili sauce.

Double-fry the chicken for an extra crunchy texture that holds up against the sauce
Serve immediately so the chicken stays crisp on the outside
Use fresh cabbage underneath to balance the rich and spicy sauce