Firecracker Chicken

Firecracker Chicken

from dinneratthezoo.com

This firecracker chicken recipe is chunks of crispy chicken tossed in a sweet and spicy sauce. An easy dinner option that the whole family will love!

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.