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Firecracker chicken served over white rice in a bowl, garnished with chopped green onions.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/3 cup Buffalo hot sauce
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 green onions sliced for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then coat with cornstarch. Dip into beaten eggs.
    Firecracker Chicken Recipe
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden, about 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
    Firecracker Chicken Recipe
  • In a bowl, mix Buffalo sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Pour over chicken on the baking sheet.
    Firecracker Chicken Recipe
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and sauce is bubbly.
    Firecracker Chicken Recipe
  • Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
    Firecracker Chicken on a white plate, garnished with green onions, with rice.

Nutrition Info:

Calories: 426kcal (21%) Carbohydrates: 35g (12%) Protein: 25g (50%) Fat: 20g (31%) Saturated Fat: 7g (44%) Sodium: 730mg (32%) Fiber: 0.3g (1%) Sugar: 27g (30%)

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