Firecracker Chicken: A Sweet Taste
A spicy and sweet chicken dish that’s perfect for a family dinner. This Firecracker Chicken recipe is quick to make and full of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons sriracha
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions, for garnish
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, ketchup, sriracha, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic.
- In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Add this to the sauce mixture and stir until well combined.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken in the skillet. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Adjust sriracha amount for desired spice level.
- Serve with steamed rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg