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Firecracker Chicken

Firecracker Chicken: Easy Sweet & Spicy Dinner Delight

Firecracker Chicken is a delightful blend of sweet and spicy flavors, delivering a fantastic homemade alternative to takeout.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 1 minute
Total Time 41 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • ½ cup Frank’s Red Hot or other similar hot sauce
  • ¼ cup Dark Brown Sugar or light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ¼ cup Soy Sauce or Tamari use Tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Wine Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Water
For the Chicken
  • 1½ pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
  • ½ cup Corn Starch or flour
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Cooking
  • sufficient Olive Oil (or neutral oil)
For Garnish
  • to taste Chopped Scallions both white and green parts
Optional Serving
  • as needed Cooked White Rice to soak up the sauce

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan
  • Large Skillet
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Firecracker Chicken
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and position the rack in the middle.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine Frank’s Red Hot, dark brown sugar, garlic powder, soy sauce or tamari, rice wine vinegar, and water over medium heat. Stir for 3-4 minutes until the sugar dissolves.
  3. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then coat evenly with corn starch.
  4. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmery.
  5. Cook chicken thighs in the skillet for 3-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
  6. Reduce heat to medium and pour the sauce over the chicken, coating well.
  7. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 5-8 minutes until the chicken is crispy.
  8. Remove from oven, let rest for a minute, then garnish with chopped scallions and serve with cooked white rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven for best results.

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