Firecracker Chicken Recipe
A spicy, sweet, and tangy Asian-inspired chicken dish with a fiery kick, perfect for parties or bold flavor lovers.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 0.5 cup cornstarch
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 0.25 cup rice vinegar
- 0.25 cup honey
- 2 tbsp sriracha sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 0.25 cup sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with 1/2 cup cornstarch until evenly coated. Set aside.
- Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sriracha, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, and black pepper in a small bowl to make the firecracker sauce.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken and cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Pour the firecracker sauce into the same skillet and simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the sauce. Cook for an additional 2–3 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving. Serve hot over steamed rice if desired.
Notes
Adjust sriracha and red pepper flakes to control spiciness. Best served immediately while hot.