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Firecracker Chicken

Savory Firecracker Chicken – Quick, Sweet, and Spicy Delight

This 30-Minute Firecracker Chicken offers a perfect blend of sweet and spicy flavors, making it a must-try for dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breasts Can substitute with thighs.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh minced garlic can be used.
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch Arrowroot starch is a good gluten-free option.
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Coconut sugar serves as a lower-glycemic alternative.
  • 1/2 cup Buffalo Sauce Adjust based on your spice tolerance.
  • 1/4 cup Water For adjusting sauce consistency.
  • 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar Rice vinegar works as a suitable replacement.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Optional.
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can use any neutral oil.
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Scallions Adds freshness and color.

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, water, buffalo sauce, apple cider vinegar, cornstarch, and crushed red pepper flakes until well combined. Set aside.
  2. Cut chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces and season with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cornstarch, tossing to coat evenly.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for about 4 minutes without stirring; then flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Set chicken aside.
  4. Return chicken to the skillet and pour over the prepared sauce. Stir gently and cook until the sauce thickens.
  5. Serve the Firecracker Chicken immediately over rice or noodles, garnished with chopped scallions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Allow the coated chicken to rest for a few minutes before frying to ensure crispiness.

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