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Firecracker Chicken

Published: May 19, 2016
preview for Firecracker Chicken Has The Most Addictive Sweet & Sour Glaze
Yields:
4
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
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It's that buffalo sweet 'n sour glaze.

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
  • kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup buffalo sauce
  • 2 tsp. apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
  • Cooked jasmine rice, for serving
  • Green onions, for garnish

Directions

    1. Step 1Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, season chicken with salt and pepper, then add cornstarch and toss until fully coated.
    2. Step 2In a medium bowl, whisk eggs.
    3. Step 3In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Dip chicken in eggs and add to skillet. Sear until golden brown, 5 minutes, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
    4. Step 4Make sauce: In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, buffalo sauce, apple cider vinegar, red pepper flakes and salt.
    5. Step 5Grease baking dish with cooking spray and add chicken. Pour over sauce and bake until sauce has thickened, about 35 minutes, tossing every 15 minutes.
    6. Step 6Serve over rice and garnish with green onions.
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