Sticky Firecracker Chicken

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Sticky Firecracker Chicken

Sticky Firecracker Chicken delivers crispy chicken bites tossed in a sweet-and-spicy sauce loaded with garlic, ginger, and enough heat to wake up your entire personality. It’s quick, flavorful, and perfect for spice lovers.

Prep Time15

Active Time10

Total Time25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Chinese

Keyword: easy dinner, one pan, spicy, take-out inspired

Yield:

Calories: 293kcal

Author: Sweet Ordeal

Materials

Sauce:

1/3 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
2 Tbsp. sriracha sauce
2 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar
1/2 tsp. crushed red peppers

Chicken:

2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed into 1-inch pieces
1 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
2 Tbsp. olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp. fresh ginger, grated
1/4 cup green onions, chopped

Instructions

Sauce:

Mix together the brown sugar, orange juice, sriracha, vinegar, and crushed red pepper. Set aside.

Chicken:

Season chicken cubes with salt, then toss in cornstarch to coat evenly. Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken pieces in a single layer. Let cook for 2 minutes without moving them so they can develop a little golden crust. Flip and cook another 2 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet. Stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the sauce and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
Stir in the chopped green onions and remove from heat. Garnish with additional sriracha or extra red pepper flakes if you enjoy living recklessly. Enjoy!

Notes

See blog for suggestions on reducing the spicy heat.

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