Firecracker Chicken Thighs
These crispy firecracker chicken thighs are a little spicy and a little sweet thanks to our homemade firecracker sauce. Serve with rice and enjoy!
Prep 20 minutes
Cook 26 minutes
Total 46 minutes
Fat 41
Carbs 34
Protein 31
Yield 4
Ingredients
Breading
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Firecracker Sauce
- ⅓ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons chili sauce
- 2 teaspoon sriracha
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
Other Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs. bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (~4 thighs)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon white sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
- Prepare the breading for the chicken by adding the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, kosher salt, and black pepper to a bowl. Mix to combine.
- Add all of the ingredients for the firecracker sauce into a separate bowl and mix until combined. Be sure the honey is thoroughly mixed in.
- Next, coat the chicken in the breading. Dredge each chicken thigh through the flour mixture until completely covered in the flour mixture. Set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over high heat. When the olive oil is fragrant and hot, add the chicken skin-side down into the olive oil. Brown the chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and slowly pour the firecracker sauce over each chicken thigh. The sauce will sizzle, so be careful.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes* or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- Serve over rice, topped with sesame seeds and green onions.
Tips & Notes
- Feel free to double the firecracker sauce if you would like extra saucy chicken.
- How long the chicken thighs bake will depend on how large the chicken thighs are.
- Chicken thighs can vary by size and shape.
- You may need to move the chicken around with a spatula mid-way through the baking time to be sure it’s not sticking to the skillet.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 628kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 41g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g