This Firecracker Chicken is SO GOOD and SO EASY! With a hint of sweetness and a bit of spice, it is an addictingly delicious crowd pleasing meal.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time8 minutesmins
Servings: 6servings
Calories: 281kcal
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
2lbsboneless, skinless chicken breastcut into 1 in pieces
2tbspcorn starch
1tspsalt
2tbspvegetable oil(or canola)
4clovesgarlicpressed
2tspfresh gingergrated
For the Sauce:
1/3cuplight brown sugar
1/4cuporange juice
2tbspsriracha
2tbsprice wine vinegar
1/2tspcrushed red pepper
1/4cupgreen onionssliced
Instructions
Make the sauce by whisking together the brown sugar, orange juice, sriracha, rice wine vinegar, and crushed red pepper.
Season the chicken with salt, then toss it with the cornstarch until evenly coated.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Once the oil is hot, place the chicken in the skillet and let it cook for 2 minutes, then flip it and let it cook for 2 additional minutes.
Stir in the garlic and ginger then add the sauce mixture and reduce the heat to low. Let the sauce simmer for 3-4 minutes or until it reduces and becomes thick. Stir in the green onions and remove from heat.
Garnish with fresh green onions and additional red pepper flakes and sriracha as desired and serve hot.
Notes
Substitutions:
Chicken breast – You can substitute chicken thighs or tenderloins per your preference
How to Store: To save leftovers, separate into meal sized portions and then place in an airtight container and store:
in the refrigerator for 3-4 days
in the freezer up to a month
How to Freeze: This meal can be prepared as a freezer meal and will keep for up to 6 months in the freezer.
Prepare and cook chicken as directed.
Mix ingredients for sauce and store in a freezer bag or freezer friendly container.
Store chicken in a separate container.
Freeze.
Once ready to eat, reheat chicken in a hot skillet and then add sauce and reduce as directed.
How to Reheat: This can be reheated in the microwave in 30 second increments, or cover with tin foil and place into the oven to reheat.