CHICKEN

October 09, 2024

Spicy Firecracker Chicken With Honey And Hot Sauce

Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Yields: 4 servings

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Get ready to spice up your dinner with this explosive Firecracker Chicken recipe!

This dish is like a flavor party in your mouth, combining sweet, spicy, and savory notes in every bite. Plus, it’s so simple to make, you’ll be wondering why you haven’t tried it sooner!

First up, preheat your oven to a toasty 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and make sure your rack is ready to go right in the center.

In a large bowl, mix together cornstarch, ginger, black pepper, and a dash of salt. In another bowl, crack those eggs and beat them until they’re nice and frothy.

Now, it’s time for the star of the show – the chicken! Cut your boneless, skinless chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces, then coat them in the cornstarch mixture and the beaten eggs.

Heat up some oil in a large skillet until it’s practically shimmering with heat. Take a batch of the coated chicken and give them a quick sear in the hot oil until they turn a glorious golden brown.

Once your chicken is beautifully browned, transfer them to a baking dish. Now, whip up a mouthwatering sauce by combining honey, hot pepper sauce, rice vinegar, crushed red pepper (for that extra kick!), and a sprinkle of salt.

Pour this heavenly sauce all over your chicken in the baking dish, making sure each piece is coated in that fiery goodness.

Pop the dish in the oven and let the magic happen. The aroma of this Firecracker Chicken baking will have your neighbors knocking on your door!

After about 25-30 minutes, your chicken should be perfectly cooked through, with the juices running clear. To be extra sure, you can use a thermometer to check – it should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Now comes the fun part – serving! Dish up your Firecracker Chicken over a bed of fluffy white rice and sprinkle with sliced scallions and aromatic sesame seeds.

Get ready for a flavor explosion that will have you coming back for seconds – and maybe even thirds!

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Ingredients

  1. 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  2. 1/2 cup cornstarch
  3. 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  4. 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  5. 1/4 teaspoon salt
  6. 2 large eggs
  7. 1/4 cup oil for frying
  8. 1/4 cup honey
  9. 1/4 cup hot pepper sauce
  10. 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  11. 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  12. 1/4 teaspoon salt for sauce
  13. Cooked white rice for serving
  14. Sliced scallions for garnish
  15. Sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and position the rack in the center.
  2. 2. In a large bowl, mix together cornstarch, ginger, black pepper, and a dash of salt.
  3. 3. In another bowl, crack the eggs and beat them until frothy.
  4. 4. Cut the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
  5. 5. Coat the chicken pieces in the cornstarch mixture, then dip them in the beaten eggs.
  6. 6. Heat oil in a large skillet until shimmering.
  7. 7. Sear the coated chicken in the hot oil until golden brown.
  8. 8. Transfer the browned chicken to a baking dish.
  9. 9. In a separate bowl, combine honey, hot pepper sauce, rice vinegar, crushed red pepper, and a sprinkle of salt to make the sauce.
  10. 10. Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated.
  11. 11. Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
  12. 12. Serve the Firecracker Chicken over fluffy white rice, garnished with sliced scallions and sesame seeds.

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