Firecracker Chicken

Firecracker Chicken

4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts

    cut into 1 inch pieces

  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch
  • 2 eggs

    beaten

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/3 cup buffalo hot sauce
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
    or more to taste
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • cooking spray

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9"x13" pan with cooking spray.

  2. 2

    Place the chicken pieces on a plate and season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle the cornstarch over the chicken and toss to coat evenly.

  3. 3

    Dip each piece of chicken into the beaten eggs.

  4. 4

    Heat the oil over high heat in a large pan. Place the chicken in a single layer and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. You may have to work in batches.

  5. 5

    Place the chicken pieces in a single layer in the 9"x13" pan.

  6. 6

    In a small bowl, whisk together the buffalo sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar and red pepper flakes.

  7. 7

    Pour the sauce over the chicken. Bake for 35 minutes, stirring once halfway through to coat the chicken with the sauce. Top with green onions and serve.

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Firecracker Chicken

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About this Recipe

Looking for a weeknight dinner that packs a punch of flavor? This Firecracker Chicken recipe brings a delightful balance of sweet and spicy right to your table, perfect for igniting your taste buds.

The key to this irresistible Firecracker Chicken lies in its contrasting textures and flavors. A simple cornstarch and egg coating ensures the chicken gets beautifully crisp, providing the perfect canvas for the vibrant sauce, which marries the tangy heat of buffalo hot sauce with rich brown sugar and a hint of rice vinegar.

Get ready for a flavor explosion! Each bite offers tender, juicy chicken encased in a light, crispy shell, all generously coated in that iconic sticky, zesty, and subtly fiery sauce. The red pepper flakes offer a customizable kick, while the fresh green onions provide a refreshing counterpoint. This dish serves 4, making it an ideal choice for a family dinner or a small gathering.

Customization & Variations

You can easily adjust the heat level of your Firecracker Chicken by adding more or fewer red pepper flakes, or by choosing a milder or hotter buffalo hot sauce. For added freshness, consider tossing in some steamed broccoli florets or bell peppers during the final minutes of cooking. If you're out of rice vinegar, a squeeze of lime juice can offer a similar bright acidity to the sauce.

Serve this Firecracker Chicken over a bed of steamed white or brown rice to soak up every drop of that incredible sauce. A simple side of blanched green beans or a crisp garden salad would round out this exciting meal beautifully, making it a fantastic choice for a casual weeknight dinner.

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