Firecracker Chicken: Easy Recipe for a Flavor Explosion
Firecracker Chicken is a spicy, tangy dish that bursts with flavor. This easy recipe combines tender chicken with a delightful sauce, making it a perfect weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons sriracha
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, sriracha, rice vinegar, garlic, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and marinate in the sauce for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken until golden and cooked through.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- For a milder version, reduce the amount of sriracha.
- Serve with rice to balance the flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams