Firecracker Chicken (Sweet, Spicy, Ready in 40 Minutes) - Quickie Recipe

Name: Firecracker Chicken (Sweet, Spicy, Ready in 40 Minutes) - Quickie Recipe
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb (680 g) boneless skinless chicken thighs or chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 cup (64 g) cornstarch; 2 large eggs, beaten; 2 tablespoons neutral oil, plus more as needed; 1/2 cup (120 ml) cayenne-style hot sauce; 1/2 cup (100 g) packed light brown sugar; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon gluten-free tamari; 2 cloves garlic, finely minced; 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger; 1 tablespoon water; 1/4-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, to taste; 2 green onions, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds; Cooked white rice, optional

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Make firecracker chicken with crisp chicken bites and a sticky hot sauce glaze. This easy dinner brings sweet heat, tender chicken, and a glossy finish in…

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Ingredients

1 1/2 lb (680 g) boneless skinless chicken thighs or chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup (64 g) cornstarch
2 large eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons neutral oil, plus more as needed
1/2 cup (120 ml) cayenne-style hot sauce
1/2 cup (100 g) packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon gluten-free tamari
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
1 tablespoon water
1/4-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, to taste
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Cooked white rice, optional