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firecracker chicken recipe

How to Make Firecracker Chicken – A Must-Try Spicy Dish

This Firecracker Chicken features crispy, bite-sized chicken pieces tossed in a sweet, spicy, and tangy glaze made with hot sauce, brown sugar, and vinegar. It’s the perfect balance of heat and sweetness! Serve it with rice or noodles for a delicious meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • For the Chicken:
  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying
  • For the Firecracker Sauce:
  • ⅓ cup hot sauce like Frank’s RedHot
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for extra heat
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Instructions
 

  • Coat And Cook the Chicken:
  • In a bowl, mix cornstarch, flour, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
  • Dip each piece of chicken into the beaten eggs, then coat with the flour mixture.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
  • Fry the chicken in batches for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.
  • Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Make the Firecracker Sauce:
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together hot sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.
  • Simmer for 3-5 minutes, until slightly thickened.
  • Coat And Serve:
  • Toss the crispy chicken pieces in the firecracker sauce until fully coated.
  • Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
  • Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds for extra flavor.

Notes

  • Baked version? Bake the chicken at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway.
  • Air fryer method? Cook at 375°F (190°C) for 12-15 minutes, shaking halfway through.
  • Want it milder? Reduce the hot sauce to ¼ cup and increase the brown sugar.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 12g