Description
Spicy firecracker chicken delivers explosive flavors from Asian-inspired marinades, promising a culinary adventure that ignites taste buds. Crispy, golden-brown chicken pieces glazed with sweet and tangy sauce will make dining an unforgettable experience you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound chicken breasts or thighs (boneless, skinless), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup vegetable oil
Coating Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
Seasoning/Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup hot sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Warm a large skillet over medium-high heat and coat with olive oil, creating a sizzling surface for the chicken.
- Generously season chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then carefully sear until each side develops a rich, golden-brown crust, ensuring maximum flavor development.
- Transfer browned chicken to a temporary plate, preserving the flavorful skillet remnants.
- Introduce minced garlic to the same skillet, quickly sautéing for 60 seconds until its aromatic essence permeates the cooking space.
- Craft a vibrant sauce by whisking together hot sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes, creating a complex sweet-spicy blend.
- Allow the sauce to gently simmer, developing depth and intensity of flavor.
- Carefully return chicken to the skillet, coating each piece thoroughly with the dynamic sauce mixture.
- Continue cooking for 5-7 minutes at medium heat, ensuring chicken reaches complete doneness while sauce thickens to a glossy consistency.
- Plate the chicken, generously drizzling remaining sauce over the top.
- Garnish with freshly chopped green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds for added texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting red pepper flakes for milder or spicier preferences.
- Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs for extra juiciness and richer flavor if chicken breasts feel dry.
- Ensure chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature to guarantee safe cooking without overcooking.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos for sensitive diets.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 415
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg