Ingredients
- For the Firecracker Sauce:
- ⅓ cup buffalo sauce (or hot sauce)
- ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (low sodium)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon ginger paste
- For the Chicken:
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 cups boneless, skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- For Garnish (Optional):
- Green onions, thinly sliced
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Make the Firecracker Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together all the sauce ingredients—buffalo sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce, minced garlic, and ginger paste—until the brown sugar dissolves. Set aside.
- Prepare the Chicken: In a large Ziploc bag, combine cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken pieces to the bag and shake to coat evenly.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches (if necessary), add the coated chicken to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for about 7-8 minutes, turning the chicken pieces occasionally, until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides. Transfer the cooked chicken to a paper-towel-lined plate.
- Make the Sauce: Reduce the heat to medium-low and carefully pour the sauce into the skillet. Bring it to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken.
- Coat the Chicken: Return the crispy chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is well-glazed and the sauce has thickened.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds (if desired). Serve hot over steamed rice for a complete meal.
Notes
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- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 21 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 392
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 989mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
