Honey Hot Firecracker Chicken
Honey Hot Firecracker Chicken brings crispy, bite-sized pieces coated in a glossy blend of honey and hot pepper sauce for a balanced kick of sweet heat. The tender chicken contrasts with a light crunch, while scallions and sesame add freshness and nutty notes. Serve it over steamed rice for a satisfying weeknight dinner or a game-day crowd-pleaser.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Honey Hot Firecracker Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 43 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 31
- Heart Health
- 38
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Position a rack in the center of the oven.
- 2
Mix cornstarch, ginger, pepper, and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Put the beaten eggs in a separate large, shallow bowl. Add the chicken to the cornstarch mixture and toss to coat.
- 3
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 4
While the oil heats, move 1/3 of the chicken to the bowl with eggs and toss to coat.
- 5
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken to the hot skillet and cook in the hot oil, turning once, until golden on both sides, about 2 minutes per side (the chicken will not be cooked through yet). Move to a 9x13-inch baking dish. Repeat with the remaining chicken, adding 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet for each new batch (3 batches total).
- 6
Stir together honey, hot sauce, vinegar, crushed red pepper, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Pour over the chicken in the baking dish and stir to coat.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, stirring halfway through, 25 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 8
Serve over rice and sprinkle with scallions and sesame seeds.
- Calories 1398.22 kcal High 70%
- Protein 62.26 g Good Source 125%
- Carbohydrate 242.77 g 88%
- Total Fat 21.41 g High 27%
- Saturated Fat 3.28 g Moderate 16%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 284.22 mg High 95%
- Sodium 780.13 mg High 34%
- Dietary Fiber 1.69 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 51.61 g --
- Added Sugars 2.18 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 119.34 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 8.25 mg Good Source 46%
- Potassium 242.39 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 63.08 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 4.53 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.76 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Sesame
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Honey Hot Firecracker Chicken is made with 13 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Canola Oil, Chicken Breast, and Cornstarch. Each serving provides about 1398.22 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Honey Hot Firecracker Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Canola Oil, Chicken Breast, Cornstarch, Eggs. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Honey Hot Firecracker Chicken?
- About 1 hr in total: 25 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1398.22 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Honey Hot Firecracker Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Honey Hot Firecracker Chicken healthy?
- Honey Hot Firecracker Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 1398.22 calories and 62.26 g of protein, or 125% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 780.13 mg (34% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.28 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Sesame and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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