Firecracker Chicken

Firecracker chicken is very similar to sweet and sour chicken, only much spicier (hence the name). Browning the chicken keeps it moist and tender and if you serve it over rice, the heat is mellowed out.


Meat and Poultry · Chicken · Chicken Breast · Asian-Style


Prep Time: 25 mins
Cook Time: 35 mins
Servings: 4
Total Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients

Ingredients List

  • ⅔ cup cornstarch

  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger

  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided

  • 3 large eggs, beaten

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces

  • ¼ cup canola or peanut oil

  • ¾ cup honey

  • ½ cup hot pepper sauce (such as Crystal®)

  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper (Optional)

  • 4 cups cooked white rice

  • ½ cup thinly sliced scallions

  • toasted white sesame seeds, for garnish


Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place a rack in the center of the oven.

  2. Combine cornstarch, ginger, pepper, and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Place beaten eggs in a separate large, shallow bowl. Add chicken to cornstarch mixture and toss to coat.

Cook's Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of breading ingredients and frying oil. The actual amount of breading and oil consumed will vary.


Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Nutrition Facts
854 Calories
21g Fat
119g Carbs
49g Protein


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