Firecracker Chicken Recipe
Super crispy, sweet, and spicy, this Firecracker Chicken Recipe is truly addicting.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 426kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1/3 cup Buffalo hot sauce
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 green onions sliced for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then coat with cornstarch. Dip into beaten eggs.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden, about 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
- In a bowl, mix Buffalo sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Pour over chicken on the baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and sauce is bubbly.
- Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 426kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 149mg | Sodium: 730mg | Potassium: 494mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 216IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 3mg