Lil' Luna · by Kristyn Merkley
Firecracker Chicken
NUTRITION · PER SERVING50M COOK
CAL 17%·PRO 45%
CARBS 34G42% OF CAL
1G FIBER10G OTHER23G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 12G32% OF CAL
2G SAT10G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Crispy fried chicken breast coated in a fiery-sweet sauce with ginger and red pepper flakes. A homemade takeout-style dish with addictive heat and caramelized edges.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 8- ⅔ cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1½ teaspoons kosher salt, (divided)
- 3 large eggs, (beaten)
- 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, (cut into 1 inch pieces)
- ¼ cup canola oil
- ⅔ cup honey
- ¼-⅓ cup hot pepper sauce, (such as Crystal®)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper, (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup thinly sliced scallions
- toasted white sesame seeds, (for garnish)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 50M
CAL 17%·PRO 45%
CARBS 34G42% OF CAL
1G FIBER10G OTHER23G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 12G32% OF CAL
2G SAT10G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 25m
- Cook
- 25m
- Sodium
- 618mg
- Total sugar
- 23g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 355mg
- Calcium
- 24mg
- Iron
- 1mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 25M
- SODIUM
- 618MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.