Juicy Baked Firecracker Chicken
This Juicy Baked Firecracker Chicken is sweet, spicy, and packed with flavor! The perfect easy weeknight dinner with tender chicken baked in a bold, sticky firecracker sauce.
Equipment
- Baking Dish
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
- Measuring Spoons
- Knife
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Firecracker Sauce
- 1/2 cup Frank’s RedHot sauce or any hot sauce of choice
- 1/2 cup brown sugar light or dark
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp cornstarch optional, for thicker sauce
- 1 tbsp water to mix with cornstarch
- green onions sliced, for garnish
- sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Place chicken pieces in a bowl and toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange evenly in the baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together hot sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour half the firecracker sauce over the chicken. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Meanwhile, heat the remaining sauce in a small saucepan. Optional: stir in a cornstarch slurry (cornstarch + water) and simmer until thickened.
- Brush the baked chicken with thickened sauce. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot over rice or veggies.
Notes
Adjust the spice level by reducing the amount of hot sauce or adding a bit more brown sugar. Great for meal prep, and even better the next day!