Description
Firecracker Chicken is a delightful dish that brings a blend of sweet and spicy flavors to your table. Featuring juicy chicken coated in a tangy glaze, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. Its vibrant colors and enticing aroma will capture the attention of everyone around, making it an instant favorite. Easy to prepare and versatile enough for various occasions, Firecracker Chicken promises to impress with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 pieces)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
- Create the marinade: In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes.
- Marinate the chicken: Toss chicken pieces in the marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Sear the chicken: Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook until golden brown (7-10 minutes).
- Add sauce: Pour remaining marinade over the chicken; simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving hot over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (about 180g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg