Savory Firecracker Chicken for a Delicious Weeknight Dinner
This dish features tender chicken pieces coated in a fiery, sweet, and tangy sauce that creates a delightful balance of taste.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Skillet
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken breasts Cut into bite-sized pieces.
Coating
- 0.5 cup All-Purpose Flour For coating the chicken.
- 1 teaspoon Salt To taste.
- 0.5 teaspoon Pepper To taste.
Cooking
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil For frying.
- 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
- 1 tablespoon Ginger Freshly grated.
Sauce
- 0.25 cup Honey For sweetness.
- 0.25 cup Soy Sauce For umami.
- 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar For acidity.
- 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes For heat.
Garnish
- 2 Green Onions Chopped, for garnish.
Instructions
- Begin by preparing the chicken. Take 1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken breasts and cut them into bite-sized pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ½ cup of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, and ½ teaspoon of pepper.
- Toss the chicken pieces in the flour mixture until they are evenly coated.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken pieces in a single layer.
- Fry the chicken for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and freshly grated ginger. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour the sauce into the skillet with the sautéed garlic and ginger. Stir well and allow to simmer.
- Add the fried chicken back into the skillet, tossing it in the sauce to coat.
- Remove from heat and transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with chopped green onions.
Notes
This dish is versatile and can be served over rice, noodles, or in wraps.