Spicy Firecracker Chicken Recipe Is a Flavorful Dinner In 25 Minutes by 30Seconds Food

Searching for a spicy new chicken dinner idea? We've got a great one for you! "Looking to spice up your life? Well, we can’t exactly promise that, but we can spice up your dinner!" says Rachel Maser, mom of four and founder/creator of the clean eating blog Clean Food Crush®. "Truth is, you can make these lil’ babies as spicy or as mild as you like. Depending on the hot sauce you choose to use – add a bit more or less to fit your personal preferences. This is currently my family’s absolute favorite chicken recipe, so I know you’re gonna love it, too!"

To make this flavorful chicken dinner, you will need some simple ingredients. Here is what to put on your shopping list: boneless/skinless chicken breasts, gluten-free flour (or flour of choice), eggs, avocado oil or olive oil, ghee or clarified butter, minced garlic, hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, raw honey, crushed red pepper flakes, green onions and sesame seeds. The gluten-free chicken dinner cooks in about 15 minutes after 10 minutes of prep. So quick! 

Serve this spicy chicken for dinner with your favorite side dishes. It works well over rice or cauliflower, to soak up some of the tasty sauce.

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Cuisine: Asian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients

Chicken

• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, chopped into bite-sized pieces
• 1/4 cup gluten-free flour
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil

Sauce

• 1 tablespoon ghee or clarified butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup hot sauce of choice
• 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons raw honey
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes, or to taste
• 2 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Recipe Notes

• For a little more kick, add some additional crushed red pepper flakes.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Here's how to make it: 

1. Add the chicken pieces to a large reusable bag or into a sealable container (with lid) together with the flour, sea salt and pepper. Toss gently to evenly coat the chicken.
2. In a medium bowl, beat the eggs. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Working in small batches, dip each flour-coated chicken piece into the beaten eggs then add to the preheated skillet. Cook them for about 3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and fully cooked through. Set chicken aside on a plate.
3. Into that same preheated skillet, melt the ghee or clarified butter then add in the minced garlic. Cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute. Add in the hot sauce, vinegar, honey and pepper flakes, stirring constantly for a minute or so, or just until the sauce has thickened. Return your chicken pieces into the skillet and toss to coat with the firecracker sauce.
4. Serve hot with cauliflower rice, garnished with thinly sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
   

Photo and recipe courtesy of Clean Food Crush.

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