Description
This Firecracker Chicken recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts baked in a spicy, flavorful sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts (boneless and skinless, about 1 1/2 lbs)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (chopped)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (packed)
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (such as Sriracha)
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 green onion (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450℉ (232℃).
- In a small bowl, whisk together minced garlic, chopped fresh ginger, olive oil, low sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, hot sauce, and ground black pepper until fully combined.
- Place the chicken breasts in a 9×13-inch baking dish. Pour half of the sauce over the chicken, coating each breast. Flip the chicken and pour the remaining sauce over the other side.
- Transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven. Bake for 18 to 25 minutes until the chicken is opaque and registers an internal temperature of 165℉ to 170℉ (74℃ to 77℃).
- Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for about 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped green onion and fresh parsley if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Ensure chicken is cooked through by checking the internal temperature.
- Adjust the level of spiciness by modifying the amount of hot sauce and red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Firecracker Chicken Bake