Description

This Firecracker Chicken with Homemade Buffalo Sauce is crispy, sweet, and spicy, coated in a sticky glaze that bakes into the chicken for bold, irresistible flavor. Perfect for serving over rice, noodles, or as a party dish.

Ingredients

1 ½ lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs

1 cup vegetable oil, plus more as needed

¾ cup cornstarch

Salt and pepper, to taste

3 eggs, whisked

¾ cup buffalo sauce

1 cup packed light brown sugar

2 tsp apple cider vinegar

1 tsp soy sauce

1 tsp garlic powder

½ tsp chili powder (optional)

½ tsp mustard powder

¼ tsp salt

1 tbsp butter, melted

Chopped green onions, for garnish

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Whisk together all sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
Cut chicken into 2-inch bite-sized pieces. Pat dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
Whisk eggs in a medium bowl until frothy. Toss chicken pieces in eggs to coat.
Heat 1 cup vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat until it reaches 365°F. Coat chicken in cornstarch, dip back into eggs, then fry in small batches for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Adjust oil and heat as needed.
Transfer fried chicken to a wire cooling rack with parchment paper underneath to drain excess oil.
Toss fried chicken in the prepared sauce until evenly coated. Transfer to a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Bake for 10 minutes, stir gently, then bake for another 10 minutes.
Remove from oven, sprinkle with green onions, and serve hot over rice or noodles.

Notes

Use chicken thighs for juicier results.

Adjust heat by adding more chili powder or hot sauce, or reduce buffalo sauce for a milder version.

Serve with rice, fried rice, quinoa, noodles, or in lettuce wraps.

Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days; reheat in the oven for best crispiness.

For gluten-free, use a gluten-free soy sauce.

Air fryer option: Cook at 375°F for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Frying and Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 420
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 940mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 145mg