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Firecracker Chicken

Firecracker Chicken: Spicy Bliss That Beats Takeout!

Firecracker Chicken is a flavorful dish that elevates weeknight dinners with its spicy and sweet sauce, perfect for those who crave takeout.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Frank’s Red Hot or any hot sauce you love
  • 1/4 cup Dark Brown Sugar light brown sugar is also an alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or use fresh garlic
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce or Tamari Tamari for gluten-free option
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Wine Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1/2 cup Corn Starch or all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Olive Oil or vegetable oil for frying
For Garnishing
  • 3 tablespoons Chopped Scallions
For Serving
  • 2 cups Cooked White Rice optional

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Skillet
  • Oven

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and place the oven rack in the center.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine Frank’s Red Hot, dark brown sugar, garlic powder, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and water over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Pat dry the chicken thighs, season with salt and pepper, and coat with corn starch.
  4. Heat about an inch of olive oil in a deep-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken for about 3-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  5. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and transfer the skillet to the oven. Bake for an additional 5-8 minutes.
  6. Remove from oven and garnish with chopped scallions. Serve with cooked rice if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure oil is hot before frying for the perfect crispy texture. Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding.

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