Firecracker Chicken
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5.0
408 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
429 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Firecracker Chicken
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This firecracker chicken recipe is chunks of crispy chicken tossed in a sweet and spicy sauce. An easy dinner option that the whole family will love!
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Ingredients
- 1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch pieces
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 2 eggs beaten
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup Buffalo hot sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes or more to taste
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- cooking spray
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9"x13" pan with cooking spray.
- Place the chicken pieces on a plate and season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle the cornstarch over the chicken and toss to coat evenly.
- Dip each piece of chicken into the beaten eggs.
- Heat the oil over high heat in a large pan. Place the chicken in a single layer and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. You may have to work in batches.
- Place the chicken pieces in a single layer in the 9"x13" pan.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the buffalo sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar and red pepper flakes.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken. Bake for 35 minutes, stirring once halfway through to coat the chicken with the sauce. Top with green onions and serve.
Notes
- Adapted from The Recipe Critic.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
429kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
172mg
(57%)
Sodium
206mg
(9%)
Potassium
591mg
(17%)
Sugar
26g
(52%)
Vitamin A
200IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
1.7mg
(2%)
Calcium
42mg
(4%)
Iron
1.2mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 429 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 429kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 172mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 206mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 591mg | 13% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 200IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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