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FIRECRACKER CHICKEN



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This firecracker chicken recipe is chunks of crispy chicken tossed in a sweet and spicy sauce. An easy dinner option that the whole family will love!

Provided by Sara Welch

Categories     Main

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1 inch pieces)
salt and pepper to taste
1/3 cup cornstarch
2 eggs (beaten)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/3 cup buffalo hot sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more to taste)
1/4 cup sliced green onions
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9"x13" pan with cooking spray.
  • Place the chicken pieces on a plate and season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle the cornstarch over the chicken and toss to coat evenly.
  • Dip each piece of chicken into the beaten eggs.
  • Heat the oil over high heat in a large pan. Place the chicken in a single layer and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. You may have to work in batches.
  • Place the chicken pieces in a single layer in the 9"x13" pan.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the buffalo sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar and red pepper flakes.
  • Pour the sauce over the chicken. Bake for 35 minutes, stirring once halfway through to coat the chicken with the sauce. Top with green onions and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429 kcal, Carbohydrate 36 g, Protein 32 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 172 mg, Sodium 206 mg, Sugar 26 g, ServingSize 1 serving

FIRECRACKER SESAME CHICKEN



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We needed a new chicken recipe - this one came to me in an e-mail from Smithfield, and the boys and I really enjoyed the sweet/spicy flavor.

Provided by Pinay0618

Categories     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts, diced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup carrot, sliced into rounds
1 cup snow peas, trimmed
1 red pepper, cut into thin strips
1/3 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons chili-garlic sauce
1 tablespoon orange marmalade
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
1/4 cup diced green onion
2 cups cooked long-grain rice

Steps:

  • Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, sesame oil, and orange marmalade; set aside.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken to the skillet and saute until golden brown, about 5 - 7 minutes. Remove chicken from the skillet.
  • Add carrots, snow peas and red pepper to the skillet; saute for about 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp tender. Add chicken back to.
  • the skillet, along with the garlic; saute for 1 minute. Add sauce to the skillet and cook for another 5 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Serve over white rice.

FIRECRACKER CHICKEN



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Make and share this Firecracker Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mrs. Moss

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1 cup honey
3 tablespoons brown sugar
garlic powder
red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Rinse chicken breasts with cold water.
  • Cut chicken breasts into medium sized chunks.
  • Bread Chicken with seasoned bread crumbs and flour mix.
  • Fry chicken in 1 1/2 cup of olive oil until done.
  • Drain on paper towel.
  • Combine vinegar, honey, brown sugar, garlic powder (to taste), and red pepper flakes (to taste)
  • Pour over chicken in a deep bowl and mix well until evenly coated.
  • Pour coated chicken into a shallow baking dish and bake for 15min.
  • Let cool and serve as appetizer or with Lo Mein noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 533.7, Fat 1.5, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 88.6, Carbohydrate 106.9, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 106.2, Protein 27.6

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