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Baked Firecracker Chicken

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Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup flour (or gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version)
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

For the Firecracker Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (or coconut aminos for gluten-free)
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, grated

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2: Prepare the Chicken

  • Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Set up a breading station: place flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in a second bowl, and panko breadcrumbs in a third.

Step 3: Bread the Chicken

  • Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip it in the beaten eggs, then coat it in panko breadcrumbs. Place the breaded chicken on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 4: Bake the Chicken

  • Drizzle the olive oil over the breaded chicken breasts. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.

Step 5: Make the Firecracker Sauce

  • While the chicken is baking, whisk together the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 6: Coat the Chicken

  • Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the oven and brush the firecracker sauce over the chicken breasts. Return to the oven for an additional 5-7 minutes to allow the sauce to caramelize slightly.

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