Firecracker Chicken Breast
A deliciously spicy and sweet grilled chicken dish that’s perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 100 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free Option
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sriracha or hot sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Chopped green onions for garnish
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Make the flavorful marinade: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sriracha, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil.
- Marinate the chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a resealable bag and pour the marinade over them.
- Let the flavors develop: Seal the bag and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
- Preheat your cooking space: Preheat the grill or oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the chicken for cooking: Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade.
- Grill or bake to perfection: Grill or bake the chicken for 20-25 minutes, or until fully cooked.
- Garnish and get ready to serve: Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes after cooking for juiciness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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