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Firecracker Chicken

Sweet and Spicy Firecracker Chicken That Everyone Will Love

This Firecracker Chicken is a deliciously sweet and spicy dish that's easy to make and sure to please your family.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Frank’s Red Hot or similar hot sauce
  • 1/2 cup Dark Brown Sugar or light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder fresh garlic can be used
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce or Tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Wine Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs or chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup Corn Starch or all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil or other neutral oil
For Serving
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Scallions optional
  • 3 cups Cooked White Rice or fried rice or quinoa

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • large skillet
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Firecracker Chicken
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine Frank's Red Hot, brown sugar, garlic powder, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and two tablespoons of water over medium heat. Stir for 3-5 minutes until brown sugar dissolves.
  3. Season boneless, skinless chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Coat lightly with corn starch.
  4. Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add enough olive oil to cover the bottom. Cook the coated chicken thighs for 3-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  5. Pour the prepared sauce over the browned chicken and toss to coat evenly.
  6. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake uncovered for 5-8 minutes until crispy.
  7. Garnish with chopped scallions and serve hot over cooked rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 950mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure to let the chicken rest for a couple of minutes after baking to enhance flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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