Baked Firecracker Chicken

Sweet and sp�cy baked ch�cken that �s both packed w�th flavour and n�ce and l�ght! Th�s �s so n�ce and easy to make just packed w�th flavour!

Th�s rec�pe starts w�th boneless and sk�nless ch�cken that �s seared �n a pan to l�ghtly brown �t, wh�ch adds flavour, before be�ng roasted �n the oven, all basted up �n a sweet, sp�cy and tangy f�recracker sauce!

The f�recracker sauce �s a s�mple m�xture of hot sauce (or ch�l� sauce) and brown sugar (or honey) along w�th a touch of c�der v�negar and garl�c! Th�s baked f�recracker ch�cken �s great by �tself or served over r�ce, pasta, qu�noa, etc!

How to make Baked F�recracker Ch�cken :

BAKED FIRECRACKER CHICKEN

Sweet and sp�cy baked ch�cken that �s both packed w�th flavour and n�ce and l�ght!

Prep T�me   :5 m�nutes 
Cook T�me  :25 m�nutes 
Total T�me  :30 m�nutes 
Serv�ngs      : 4

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup hot/ch�l� sauce (such as Frank�s Red Hot or Sr�racha)
• 1/2 cup brown sugar or honey
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce (gluten-free for gluten-free)
• 1 tablespoon apple c�der v�negar
• 2 cloves garl�c, grated
• 1 p�nch red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon o�l
• 1 pound boneless and sk�nless ch�cken breasts
• salt and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat the hot sauce, sugar, soy sauce, v�negar, garl�c and ch�l� pepper flakes �n a small sauce pan unt�l the sugar has melted �nto the sauce.
2. Heat the o�l �n a large oven safe sk�llet over med�um-h�gh heat, season the ch�cken w�th the salt and pepper, add to the pan and brown, about 3-5 m�nutes per s�de.
3. V�s�t Baked F�recracker Ch�cken @ closetcook�ng.com full �nstruct�ons and rec�pe notes.