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Firecracker Chicken

Crispy fried chicken tossed in a sweet, spicy glaze of honey, hot sauce, and garlic — the perfect homemade takeout fix.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 390
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 0.5 cup cornstarch
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
Sauce
  • 0.5 cup hot sauce
  • 0.25 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes adjust to taste
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Garnish
  • 2 stalks green onions, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Large skillet
  • Tongs
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Coat chicken in cornstarch and dip into beaten eggs.
  2. Fry chicken until golden and crisp. Drain excess oil.
  3. Sauté garlic briefly, then add hot sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and chili flakes.
  4. Toss chicken in sauce and cook until thickened and glossy.
  5. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot over rice.

Notes

Adjust spice and sweetness to preference. Great for meal prep or next-day lunches.