Description
Firecracker Chicken is a sensational dish that combines tender chicken pieces enveloped in a sweet and spicy sauce, creating an explosion of flavors. Perfect for busy weeknights, this quick recipe promises a delightful meal that will leave everyone asking for more. Serve it over rice or in wraps for a versatile dining experience that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup raw honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Gather and prep all ingredients: chop garlic, slice green onions, and cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes. Add the chicken and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Cook the marinated chicken in batches until golden brown on one side (about 5-7 minutes), then flip to finish cooking.
- In another bowl, combine additional honey with sesame oil and red pepper flakes. Pour this over the cooked chicken and stir well.
- Toss in chopped green onions right before serving for freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg