Description
This Juicy Baked Firecracker Chicken recipe is a flavor explosion in every bite! Tender chicken breasts are smothered in a spicy, sweet, and sticky sauce that will have you coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
– 4 chicken breasts (boneless and skinless, 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
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking dish.
2. In a small saucepan, combine all the ingredients for the firecracker sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Place the chicken breasts in the baking dish, pour the sauce over them, and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
4. Garnish with chopped green onions and parsley before serving.
Notes
– For an extra kick, increase the amount of hot sauce or red pepper flakes in the sauce.
– Serve the chicken over rice or with a side of roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg