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Savor the Heat with Firecracker Chicken

Firecracker Chicken made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds boneless chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup hot sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • Chopped green onions for garnish

Method
 

  1. Marinate the chicken thighs in a mixture of hot sauce, honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar for at least 30 minutes, or overnight if possible.
  2. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add minced garlic and ground ginger to the skillet, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Remove the chicken from the marinade and place it in the skillet, cooking for 6-8 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. While the chicken cooks, reduce the remaining marinade in a small saucepan over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Once the chicken is cooked, pour the reduced marinade over the chicken in the skillet.
  7. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve immediately.