5.0 from 9 votes
Firecracker Chicken
This Firecracker Chicken is SO GOOD and SO EASY! With a hint of sweetness and a bit of spice, it is an addictingly delicious crowd pleasing meal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 281 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into 1 in pieces
- 2 tbsp corn starch
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (or canola)
- 4 cloves garlic pressed
- 2 tsp fresh ginger grated
For the Sauce:
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 tbsp Sriracha
- 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
- 1/4 cup green onions sliced
Instructions
- Make the sauce by whisking together the brown sugar, orange juice, sriracha, rice wine vinegar, and crushed red pepper.
- Season the chicken with salt, then toss it with the cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Once the oil is hot, place the chicken in the skillet and let it cook for 2 minutes, then flip it and let it cook for 2 additional minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and ginger then add the sauce mixture and reduce the heat to low. Let the sauce simmer for 3-4 minutes or until it reduces and becomes thick. Stir in the green onions and remove from heat.
- Garnish with fresh green onions and additional red pepper flakes and sriracha as desired and serve hot.
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Notes
- Substitutions:
- How to Store: To save leftovers, separate into meal sized portions and then place in an airtight container and store:
- How to Freeze: This meal can be prepared as a freezer meal and will keep for up to 6 months in the freezer.
- How to Reheat: This can be reheated in the microwave in 30 second increments, or cover with tin foil and place into the oven to reheat.
- Chicken breast – You can substitute chicken thighs or tenderloins per your preference
- in the refrigerator for 3-4 days
- in the freezer up to a month
- Prepare and cook chicken as directed.
- Mix ingredients for sauce and store in a freezer bag or freezer friendly container.
- Store chicken in a separate container.
- Freeze.
- Once ready to eat, reheat chicken in a hot skillet and then add sauce and reduce as directed.
Nutrition Information
Calories
281kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
97mg
(32%)
Sodium
685mg
(29%)
Potassium
622mg
(18%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
157IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
24mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 281
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 281kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 685mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 622mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 157IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.