Description
Firecracker chicken is a vibrant dish that tantalizes your taste buds with its perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors. Tender, juicy chicken pieces are marinated in a rich sauce, then seared to golden perfection—creating a delightful meal that’s as easy to prepare as it is impressive. Whether served over rice or stuffed into warm tortillas, this dish is destined to be the star of your dining table. Quick enough for busy weeknights yet festive enough for special occasions, firecracker chicken is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 pieces)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized cubes.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, minced garlic, ginger, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the marinated chicken until golden brown (6-8 minutes).
- Remove chicken from the pan; reduce heat to medium-low. Whisk cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into the marinade in the pan until thickened (about 1 minute).
- Return the chicken to the pan and toss until well coated. Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with green onions before serving hot over rice or in tortillas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 200g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg