Firecracker Chicken

Firecracker Chicken is a bold, spicy-sweet dish that brings crispy chicken bites together with a flavor-packed sauce featuring sweet chili, soy, garlic, and honey. Perfect for weeknight dinners, it’s fast, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main

Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Calories: 420

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

Chicken

1 lb chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp cooking oil

Firecracker Sauce

1/3 cup sweet chili sauce
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp honey
2 cloves garlic minced
1/2 tsp chili flakes adjust to taste
1 tsp vinegar optional

Garnish

1 tbsp sesame seeds optional
2 scallions sliced

Equipment

Skillet

Method

Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden and crispy on all sides.
In a small bowl, mix sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, honey, garlic, chili flakes, and vinegar.
Pour the sauce over the chicken and simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions. Serve hot over rice or with your favorite side.

Notes

Adjust chili flakes to control the spice level. For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce. You can also substitute tofu for a vegetarian variation.