Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Step 2

Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Evenly season each thigh with salt and pepper.

Step 3

To a shallow plate, add the cornstarch. Dredge each thigh in the cornstarch, coating evenly on all sides. Shake off excess and set aside.

Step 4

To a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, add oil. Once hot, add chicken thighs. Sear the chicken for about 4-6 minutes per side. (The chicken will not be fully cooked at this point.) Please note: The chicken will stick to the pan, so you may need to work it a bit to unstick it when flipping.

Step 5

Pour firecracker sauce all over the chicken. Let it simmer for 1-2 minutes. Then, transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 6 minutes, or until the internal temperature of each chicken thigh reaches 165°F.

Step 6

Spoon sauce over chicken thighs. Garnish with green onion and/or parsley. Serve.