Firecracker Chicken

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    426 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Firecracker Chicken

Crispy, sweet, and spicy, this Firecracker Chicken recipe is truly crave-worthy.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/3 cup Buffalo hot sauce
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 green onions sliced for garnish
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then coat with cornstarch. Dip into beaten eggs.
  3. 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.
  4. In a bowl, mix Buffalo sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Pour over chicken on the baking sheet.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and sauce is bubbly.
  6. Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 426kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 149mg (50%) Sodium 730mg (30%) Potassium 494mg (14%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 27g (54%) Vitamin A 216IU (4%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 49mg (5%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 426 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 426kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 149mg 50%
Sodium 730mg 30%
Potassium 494mg 11%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugar 27g 54%
Vitamin A 216IU 4%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 49mg 5%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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