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Tasty Firecracker Chicken

Savor Tasty Firecracker Chicken: Your New Favorite Dish

Experience the exhilarating flavors of Tasty Firecracker Chicken, a crispy dish packed with sweet and spicy glaze.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch for coating
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Sriracha adjust to heat preference
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar or coconut sugar/honey as substitutes
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce use tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic or powdered garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes adjust to taste
  • 1/4 cup Water to adjust thickness
For Frying
  • 1 cup Vegetable Oil canola or sunflower
For Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions sliced
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds optional

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Medium Bowl
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Cooking tongs

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Slice the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces, then toss in cornstarch and let sit for 10 minutes.
  2. Whisk together brown sugar, Sriracha, soy sauce, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and water until smooth.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet and fry chicken pieces in a single layer for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
  4. Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet and bring to a simmer, cooking for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Return cooked chicken to the skillet, tossing in sauce for 1-2 minutes until well-coated.
  6. Transfer to a platter and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure even coating of cornstarch for crispiness and adjust spice levels based on preference. Garnish adds freshness and visual appeal.

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