Firecracker Chicken

 Source:  Easy Family Recipes

https://easyfamilyrecipes.com/firecracker-chicken/

Ingredients 

For the Chicken:

• ▢2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 in pieces
• ▢2 tbsp corn starch
• ▢1 tsp salt
• ▢2 tbsp vegetable oil, (or canola)
• ▢4 cloves garlic, pressed
• ▢2 tsp fresh ginger, grated

For the Sauce:

• ▢1/3 cup light brown sugar
• ▢1/4 cup orange juice
• ▢2 tbsp sriracha
• ▢2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
• ▢1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
• ▢1/4 cup green onions, sliced

Instructions 

• Make the sauce by whisking together the brown sugar, orange juice, sriracha, rice wine vinegar, and crushed red pepper.
• Season the chicken with salt, then toss it with the cornstarch until evenly coated.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Once the oil is hot, place the chicken in the skillet and let it cook for 2 minutes, then flip it and let it cook for 2 additional minutes.
• Stir in the garlic and ginger then add the sauce mixture and reduce the heat to low. Let the sauce simmer for 3-4 minutes or until it reduces and becomes thick. Stir in the green onions and remove from heat.
• Garnish with fresh green onions and additional red pepper flakes and sriracha as desired and serve hot.