Spicy Firecracker Chicken (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 pound and a half of chicken breasts or thighs, skinless and boneless.
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Seasonings: salt and pepper as needed.
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3 eggs, beaten well.
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1 cup of vegetable oil, more if needed.
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3/4 cup of cornstarch.
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3/4 cup hot buffalo sauce.
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1 cup of tightly packed brown sugar.
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2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar.
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1 tablespoon of melted butter.
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1 teaspoon of soy sauce.
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1 teaspoon garlic powder.
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1/2 teaspoon chili powder if desired.
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1/2 teaspoon mustard powder.
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1/4 teaspoon salt.
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix up the sauce ingredients and keep them handy.
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Slice the chicken into 2-inch cubes and pat them dry. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
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In a medium bowl, beat the eggs until bubbly. Dip each chicken piece into the eggs to coat fully.
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Warm the vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat until it reaches 365°F. Roll the chicken in cornstarch first, then coat with eggs again.
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Fry the chicken in small groups, turning often, until both sides are perfectly golden. This takes about 3-4 minutes each way.
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Use a slotted spoon to take out fried chicken. Let it rest on a wire rack to drain excess oil.
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When all the chicken pieces are fried, mix them with the buffalo sauce. Place them in a baking dish.
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Pop the chicken in your oven for 10 minutes. Stir with more sauce and bake for another 10 minutes.
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Sprinkle with chopped green onions, then plate it up over white rice.
# Notes:
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To make it crispier, ensure the oil is fully heated.
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You can tweak the spice level by adding more or less buffalo sauce.