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Two plates of firecracker chicken with rice and zucchini.
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5 from 4 votes

Best Ever Firecracker Chicken Recipe

This sweet and spicy Firecracker Chicken is the best weeknight dinner! Make it at home in less time than it takes to get delivery!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 522kcal
Author: Taylor Stinson

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breasts diced into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 zucchini chopped
  • 1-2 tsp soy sauce

Firecracker sauce

Rice

  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 cup white rice

For garnish

  • 4 green onions
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  • Add rice and water to a rice cooker or pot on the stove and cook until liquid has absorbed.
  • Add cornstarch to a bowl, then whisk eggs in another bowl. Dip chicken in egg, then coat in cornstarch.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over med-high heat. Add coated chicken to skillet, cooking for 5 minutes per side. Add to a paper towel lined plate to get rid of excess oil, seasoning with salt & pepper.
  • Meanwhile, heat a bit of olive oil in a medium skillet over med-high heat and saute zucchini with a bit of soy sauce and salt & pepper for 6-7 minutes until tender.
  • While chicken and zucchini cooks, mix together sauce ingredients in a large bowl. Microwave for 2-3 minutes until heated through and slightly thickened. Toss cooked chicken in sauce.
  • Divide rice, sauced up chicken and sauteed zucchini among 4 plates or meal prep bowls, then serve and enjoy!

Notes

To keep the chicken extra crispy, drain on a paper towel-lined plate before adding the sauce.
Prepare the sauce up to a week in advance for faster assembly.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Freeze individual portions of chicken, rice, and zucchini for up to 3 months.
Microwave for 1-2 minutes or reheat in a skillet on the stovetop.

Nutrition

Calories: 522kcal | Carbohydrates: 80g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 154mg | Sodium: 1045mg | Potassium: 682mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 372IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 2mg