Firecracker Chicken Recipe

Firecracker Chicken in a bowl with white rice.

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Firecracker Chicken Recipe

This Firecracker Chicken is a sweet and spicy main dish that you’re going to love. Serve it over rice for a unique dish that is as easy as it is delicious.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian

Servings:

Calories: 494kcal

Author: Judy Wilson

Ingredients

1 pound chicken breast (cut into 1-inch cubes)
¼ cup cornstarch
¼ cup oil (vegetable or canola oil)
⅓ cup hot wing sauce
1 cup brown sugar
1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2-3 Tablespoons green onions or chives

Instructions

Make sauce by whisking together the wing sauce, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar in a bowl and set aside.
Toss the chicken and cornstarch in a bowl until the chicken is completely coated.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
When oil is hot enough to sizzle, add the chicken and fry until golden brown.
Flip once the bottom of the chicken is golden brown. Fry about 3-4 minutes per side.
Use a slotted spoon and remove the chicken from the skillet, drain, and set aside.
Add the sauce ingredients to the skillet and cook until brown sugar dissolves into sauce.
Bring to a simmer, and add the chicken back to the skillet.
Stir to coat the chicken, and simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is thick.
Sprinkle with green onions or chives, and serve over rice.

Notes

Store the Firecracker Chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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