Description
This Firecracker Chicken is a quick and easy recipe that’s perfect for a flavorful and fiery weeknight meal. Chicken breasts are coated in a spicy sauce and baked to juicy perfection in the oven.
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 lbs)
Firecracker Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (such as Sriracha)
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Optional Garnish:
- 1 green onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat and Make Sauce: Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). In a bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients.
- Coat Chicken: Place chicken breasts in a 9×13 inch baking dish. Pour half of the sauce over the chicken and spread evenly. Flip chicken and repeat with remaining sauce.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 18-25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165-170°F.
- Rest and Serve: Remove chicken from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving with your favorite side dish.
Notes
- Chicken: Use chicken thighs or drumsticks, adjusting cooking time as needed.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Nutrition: Nutritional information is per serving of one chicken breast with sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 350kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
