How to Make Firecracker Chicken: 5 Spicy Secrets Unveiled!
This irresistible Firecracker Chicken recipe yields wonderfully crispy chicken bites smothered in a spicy-tangy sauce. It's so good, it'll outshine your favorite takeout!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs
- 4 eggs whisked
- 1.5 cups vegetable oil plus more if needed
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- 3 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder optional
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Combine all sauce ingredients in a bowl and whisk until smooth. Set aside.
- Cut chicken into 2-inch pieces and pat dry with paper towels. Season all over with salt and pepper.
- Whisk eggs in a large bowl until well combined. Toss chicken in the eggs to coat completely.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 365 degrees F.
- Dredge each chicken piece in cornstarch and return to the egg mixture briefly. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Remove fried chicken pieces to a wire rack set over paper towels to drain any excess oil.
- Transfer fried chicken to a large bowl, pour the prepared sauce over it, and gently toss to coat.
- Place the saucy chicken into a 9x13 inch baking dish and bake for 15 minutes. Remove, stir to re-coat the chicken, and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve with steamed white rice or fried rice.
Notes
To ensure the best crispy chicken, ensure the oil is hot enough before frying. Serve any leftovers as topping for a buffalo chicken pizza.