Firecracker Chicken Crispy Delight (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken
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1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs
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Salt to taste
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Pepper to taste
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3 eggs, whisked
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1 cup vegetable oil, plus more as needed
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¾ cup cornstarch
→ Sauce
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¾ cup buffalo sauce
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1 cup packed light brown sugar
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2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
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1 tablespoon melted butter
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1 teaspoon soy sauce
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon chili powder (optional)
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½ teaspoon mustard powder
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¼ teaspoon salt
# Instructions:
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Set the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and preheat. Whisk together all sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
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Cut the chicken into 2-inch pieces and thoroughly pat dry using paper towels. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
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In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs vigorously until air pockets form, and the mixture becomes uniform in color. Add the chicken pieces to coat.
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Heat 1 cup of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 365 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Just before frying, coat a batch of chicken with cornstarch. Briefly dip each piece back into the whisked eggs.
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Fry the chicken in batches, leaving space between pieces to ensure crispy edges. Flip the chicken when the bottom turns light brown, frying 3-4 minutes per side. Adjust the heat as needed and add oil during cooking if necessary.
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Remove the fried chicken with a slotted spoon and place on wire cooling racks to keep the bottom crispy. Use wax or parchment paper underneath the racks to collect excess grease.
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Place the fried chicken into a large bowl with the prepared sauce. Toss gently to coat.
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Transfer the coated chicken into a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove, gently toss to recoat with the sauce, and bake for another 10 minutes.
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Remove the chicken from the oven and garnish with chopped green onions. Serve with white rice or vegetable fried rice.
# Notes:
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Ensure oil temperature remains steady for consistent crispiness. Adding more oil during frying may be necessary.