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Volcano Chicken

Mouthwatering Volcano Chicken That'll Spice Up Dinner Tonight

This Volcano Chicken blends sweet and savory flavors with a touch of spice, making it a perfect dinner choice for the family.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Chicken Breast or dark meat for richer flavor
  • 2 Eggs flax egg can be used for plant-based option
  • 1 cup Cornstarch or gluten-free flour as alternative
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Buffalo Sauce or milder hot sauce for less spice
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar light or dark varieties work well
  • 1/4 cup Rice Vinegar apple cider vinegar can be swapped
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha adjust for desired spiciness
  • 1 tablespoon Butter or olive oil as a lighter substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or more brown sugar if unavailable
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional for more spice

Equipment

  • deep skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Medium saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Volcano Chicken
  1. Begin by cutting the chicken breasts into bite-sized chunks or thin slices. Pat the chicken dry.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper. In another bowl, whisk together cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
  3. In a medium saucepan, combine buffalo sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sriracha, butter, honey, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes. Heat until thickened.
  4. Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F. Fry chicken pieces for about 5-6 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Toss the fried chicken in the prepared sauce until fully coated. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 1000mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with sliced green onions or sesame seeds and jasmine rice for a complete meal.

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