Ohhh yes — Firecracker Honey Chicken Bites are the perfect combo of sweet, spicy, and crispy. Think golden nuggets tossed in a sticky, fiery glaze that hits all the right notes 🔥🍯🍗
🌶️ Firecracker Honey Chicken Bites
🛒 Ingredients:
For the chicken:
- 1 lb (450g) boneless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized chunks
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- ½ cup cornstarch (or flour)
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (or regular breadcrumbs)
- Oil, for frying
For the sauce:
- ¼ cup honey
- 3 tbsp hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot or sriracha)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to heat preference)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp butter (for richness)
🔥 Instructions:
- Bread the Chicken:
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Dredge each piece in cornstarch, then dip into beaten eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Fry the Bites:
- Heat about 1 inch of oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Fry the chicken in batches until golden and cooked through (about 4–5 minutes per batch). Drain on paper towels.
- Make the Firecracker Sauce:
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, hot sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, red pepper flakes, and butter.
- Simmer for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened and glossy.
- Toss & Serve:
- In a large bowl, toss the crispy chicken bites in the firecracker sauce until well coated.
- Garnish with chopped green onions, sesame seeds, or a squeeze of lime if you’re feeling fancy.
🍽️ Great With:
- Jasmine rice or coconut rice
- Pickled veggies or slaw for contrast
- A cold beer or sparkling lemonade 🍺✨
This dish is a total crowd-pleaser — crispy, sticky, spicy-sweet, and gone in seconds. Want a baked version or air fryer hack? Just say the word!
