Description
Firecracker Chicken is a bold, one-skillet dish made with crispy chicken bites coated in a sweet, spicy, and tangy sauce. Quick to prepare and full of flavor, it’s perfect for busy nights or meal prep.
Ingredients
- For the chicken:
- 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup gluten-free flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
- For the firecracker sauce:
- 1 tablespoon ghee or clarified butter
- 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1/4 cup hot sauce of choice
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons raw honey
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- For serving (optional):
- 3 cups cooked cauliflower rice, brown rice, or quinoa
Instructions
- Place chicken in a bowl and toss with gluten-free flour, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Whisk the eggs in a separate bowl. Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Dip floured chicken pieces into the beaten eggs, then place into the hot skillet. Cook 3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat slightly and melt the ghee. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring to avoid burning.
- Stir in hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, honey, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1–2 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat with the firecracker sauce.
- Serve over cauliflower rice, brown rice, or quinoa. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for a juicier result.
- Reduce hot sauce and omit red pepper flakes for a milder dish.
- Add veggies like bell peppers or snap peas for color and crunch.
- Maple syrup can replace honey if preferred.
- Bake chicken at 400°F for 18–20 minutes as a lower-oil option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
