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!

Firecracker Chicken

chicken breasts (cut into 1 inch pieces)

salt and pepper

cornstarch

eggs (beaten)

vegetable oil

buffalo hot sauce

brown sugar

rice vinegar

red pepper flakes (or more to taste)

green onions

cooking spray

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.

This copycat Americanized Chinese takeout staple is insanely delicious, full of flavor, and will taste like you just picked it up from Panda Express.

chicken breasts,

tbsp sesame oil

flour

tsp salt

tsp white pepper

onion powder

tsp cumin

tsp chili powder

buffalo sauce

tbsp rice vinegar

tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

water

onions

sesame seeds

In a small bowl, add eggs and beat together with a whisk

In a medium bowl add flour, salt, ground white pepper, onion powder, cumin, and chili powder.Whisk together to combine

Take each piece of chicken and dip it in egg mixture, then dip in flour mixture to coat all sides of the chicken pieces. Set coated chicken on a plate until ready to put in the skillet

In a large skillet over medium heat add sesame oil. Once oil is hot and shimmering, add coated chicken to the skillet, one piece at a time

Once all chicken is added to the skillet and has browned on the bottom, individually turn each piece of chicken over and allow it to cook and brown on the other side. Once chicken is done cooking and browned on both sides remove to a paper towel lined plate

While the chicken is cooking add buffalo sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes to a medium saucepan. Whisk together to combine. Turn heat to medium and allow sauce to boil2-3 minutes, whisking often

In a separate small bowl add the cornstarch and water. Mix together until no lumps remain. Pour into boiling sauce mixture and whisk together. Continue to boil 1-2 additional minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to thicken as it sits

Place the browned chicken in a large mixing bowl and pour sauce over the top. Use tongs or a large spoon to gently toss and coat all chicken in sauce

Serve immediately over rice and garnish with green onions

Sauce

This is my favorite way to eat chicken meatballs. They're spiced up with a sweet, savory, and spicy firecracker sauce. They're tender, filled with flavor, and require minimum work!

Firecracker Chicken Meatballs

¾ chicken (or turkey)

garlic

salt

pepper

eggs

Panko breadcrumbs*

paprika

hot sauce (I recommend Franks)

apple cider vinegar

red pepper flakes

Position 2 racks near the center of the...

Position 2 racks near the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 475ºF. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper, set aside.

In a saucepan, combine the ingredients of the...

In a saucepan, combine the ingredients of the firecracker sauce over medium high heat, allow to come to a boil, reduce the heat so it simmers. Let simmer for 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow the sauce to cool. The sauce will thicken as it cools so don't worry if it looks thin.

In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken,...

In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, garlic, salt pepper, eggs, panko, paprika, and onion powder. Use your hands to mix all the ingredients together. It's easier to tell when he ingredients are combined when using hands. DO NOT OVERMIX, it will result in drier meatballs.

Shape the meat mixture into ball, about 3...

Shape the meat mixture into ball, about 3 tablespoons of meat per ball. You can also do this with an ice cream scoop. Place shaped meatballs on prepared baking sheet. bake for 11-13 minutes or until the meatballs are completely cooked.

Using 2 tablespoon, dip each individual meatball into...

Using 2 tablespoon, dip each individual meatball into the sauce. Alternately, you can brush each meatball with the sauce. Place back on the baking sheet and bake for an additional 1-2 minutes. Drizzle or brush with additional sauce as desired.

An incredibly easy Baked Firecracker Chicken recipe that can be on your dinner table in 30 minutes with the most delicious sweet and spicy sauce. Simple, quick, utterly delicious and perfect for busy nights!

chicken breasts (boneless and skinless (about 1 1/2 lbs))

garlic (minced)

tsp ginger (fresh, chopped)

olive oil

soy sauce (low sodium)

tbsp brown sugar (packed)

tsp red pepper flakes

hot sauce (such as Sriracha)

tsp black pepper (ground)

onion

tbsp parsley (fresh, chopped)

Prepare oven: Preheat your oven to 450 F degrees.&nbsp;

Make sauce: In a small bowl whisk all the sauce ingredients together until combined.

Apply sauce to chicken: Place&nbsp;chicken in a 9x13-inch baking dish and pour half the sauce over the chicken. Brush the sauce evenly over the entire surface of the chicken. Flip the chicken breasts over and pour remaining sauce over. Brush or spoon sauce from the pan over the chicken, making sure it's fully covered.

Bake: Transfer the baking dish, uncovered, to the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 25 minutes. The baking time could different depending on the thickness of the chicken breast.&nbsp;The breast is cooked when it's completely opaque all the way through and registers 165 to 170 F on an instant-read thermometer.

Wait and serve: Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for about 5 minutes before serving. Serve with your favorite side dish.

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Skip dining out and stay in. Whip up my Better than Take Out Instant Pot Firecracker Chicken and tickle those tastebuds with delight. Sweet, savory and a nice punch of heat. 

Better than Take Out Instant Pot Firecracker Chicken

tsp sesame oil

Chicken

Franks Hot Sauce

tsp apple cider vinegar

Brown Sugar

Cut chicken into 1" pieces

Coat chicken in flour

Place Instant Pot on Saute

Add sesame oil

Add a single layer of chicken

Cook chicken until all sides are white

You may have to do in batches I...

You may have to do in batches I had to do 2 batches.

Remove Chicken

Add Hot Sauce, Apple cider vinegar

Add red pepper flakes and brown sugar.

Add chicken back in pot

Cook on manual high pressure for 10 minutes.

Do a quick release.

Serve over rice.

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Skip dining out and stay in. Whip up my Better than Take Out Instant Pot Firecracker Chicken and tickle those tastebuds with delight. Sweet, savory and a nice punch of heat.

Firecracker chicken is like a flavor explosion in your mouth! It's spicy, juicy, meaty, and to die for. Make it tonight, and it'll become your new fave.

Firecracker Chicken (Easy Dinner Recipe)

ginger

ground pepper

salt, divided

eggs,

chicken

honey

hot pepper sauce (Sriracha

white rice

scallions, thinly sliced

white sesame seeds,

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200°C) and coat a 9x13-inch pan with cooking spray.

Add cornstarch, ginger, pepper, and 1 teaspoon of salt to a large freezer bag and shake to combine. Then add the cubed chicken and shake until the meat is fully coated. Set aside.

Grab a shallow bowl or dish and add the eggs. Beat them gently with a fork, so the whites are mixed into the yolks.

Heat the oil in a large, non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is glossy and shimmering, it’s ready to go.

As the oil heats, use tongs to add about 1/3 of the chicken to the bowl with the beaten eggs. Toss gently to coat the chicken thoroughly.

Use a slotted spoon to retrieve the chicken from the egg mixture, and let any excess drip off into the bowl.

Add the chicken to the hot oil and cook, turning once, until it’s golden. It takes about 2 minutes per side. (Note: this is just to make everything crispy, the chicken is NOT safe to eat yet.)

When the chicken is crispy, transfer it to the prepared 9x13-inch pan. Repeat steps 6-8, adding a tablespoon of oil between batches. There should be 3 batches in total.

Mix the honey, hot sauce, vinegar, remaining salt, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Pour the mixture over the chicken in the 9x13-inch pan and stir to coat.

Bake in the oven for 25 to 35 minutes. The insides should no longer be pink, and the juices should be clear.

When it's ready, serve over rice and top with the scallions and sesame seeds.

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