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Firecracker Chicken

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!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 429 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

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

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9"x13" pan with cooking spray.
  2. 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.
  3. Dip each piece of chicken into the beaten eggs.
  4. 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.
  5. Place the chicken pieces in a single layer in the 9"x13" pan.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together the buffalo sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar and red pepper flakes.
  7. 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

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

% 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.