Firecracker Chicken Recipe
Firecracker Chicken is a deliciously sweet and spicy dish that is sure to impress. Tender chunks of chicken are coated in a flavorful buffalo sauce and baked to perfection. This recipe is a crowd-pleaser and perfect for a weeknight dinner or entertaining guests.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 ½ lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs
- Salt/Pepper
Batter:
- 3 eggs (whisked)
- 1 cup vegetable oil (plus more as needed)
- ¾ cup cornstarch
Sauce:
- ¾ cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder (optional)
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Whisk together the sauce ingredients and set aside.
- Cut and Season Chicken: Cut the chicken into 2-inch pieces and pat completely dry. Season with salt and pepper.
- Prepare Batter: Whisk the eggs vigorously in a medium bowl, until small air pockets have developed and it’s very uniform in color. Add the chicken and toss to coat.
- Fry Chicken: Heat 1 cup vegetable oil over medium-high heat to 365 degrees. Coat the chicken with cornstarch, then dip each back into the whisked eggs. Fry the chicken in batches until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain and Coat: Remove the fried chicken to wire racks to drain. Toss the chicken in the sauce and transfer to a baking dish.
- Bake: Bake the coated chicken for 10 minutes, toss, then bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with green onions and serve with rice.
Notes
- Make sure the oil is at the correct temperature before frying.
- Adjust the heat as needed to prevent burning.
- Allow the chicken to drain properly after frying to maintain crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Firecracker Chicken, Spicy Chicken Recipe, Asian Inspired Dish
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