Firecracker Chicken

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This irresistible Firecracker Chicken is sweet, spicy, and brings restaurant-style flavor to your kitchen in under 30 minutes! It’s a quick and easy dinner that tastes like your favorite takeout - only better. This flavor-packed dish is sure to become a new family favorite!

Course Main Course, Main Dish

Cuisine Asian

Keyword firecracker chicken, firecracker chicken recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 21

Servings

Calories 392kcal

Author Trish - Mom On Timeout

Ingredients

Firecracker Sauce

⅓ cup buffalo sauce or hot sauce
½ cup light brown sugar packed
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce low sodium
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon ginger paste

Chicken

½ cup cornstarch
¾ teaspoon fine sea salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 cups boneless skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Garnish (Optional)

green onions thinly sliced
sesame seeds

Instructions

Firecracker Sauce

In a medium bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients until brown sugar dissolves. Set aside.
⅓ cup buffalo sauce, ½ cup light brown sugar, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon ginger paste

Chicken

In a large Ziploc bag, combine cornstarch, salt and pepper. Add chicken pieces and shake to coat evenly.
½ cup cornstarch, ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt, ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 3 cups boneless skinless chicken breasts
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Working in batches if necessary, add coated chicken to the skillet in a single layer. Cook until golden brown and crispy on all sides, about 7 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel lined plate.
Reduce heat to medium-low and carefully pour sauce into the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes until it begins to thicken.
Return chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is glazed and sauce has thickened.
Garnish with sliced green onions or sesame seeds and serve hot over steamed rice, if desired.
green onions, sesame seeds

Notes

Storage Information

Refrigerate - Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet over low heat or in the microwave.

Make Ahead – You can prep the sauce and cut the chicken a day in advance to save time.

Freeze – Cooked Firecracker Chicken can be frozen for up to 2 months. Let it cool completely, then store in a freezer-safe container. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat before serving.

Tools and Equipment (affiliate links): Wok or Large Skillet | Glass Mixing Bowls | Whisk

Please see post above for more information, step-by-step process photos, recipe tips and frequently asked questions.

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