Firecracker Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 Chicken breast (Boneless, skinless; approximately 200 g)
• Paprika (To taste, for seasoning the chicken)
• Onion powder (To taste, for seasoning the chicken)
• Garlic powder (To taste, for seasoning the chicken)
• 1 Egg (Beaten for coating)
• 0.333 cup Corn flakes (Approximately 40 g; crushed or left in flakes as preferred, and seasoned to taste)
• 1 tbsp Gochujang paste (For the sauce)
• 1.5 tbsp Soy sauce (For the sauce)
• 1.5 tbsp Honey (For the sauce)
• 2 tsp Mirin (For the sauce)
• 1 tsp Rice wine vinegar (For the sauce)
• 1 tsp Sesame seeds (For garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   Pat the chicken breast dry. Season all over with paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder.

2. 2

   Crack the egg into a shallow bowl and beat until smooth.

3. 3

   Place the corn flakes in a second shallow bowl and season them to taste with paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder.

4. 4

   Dip the seasoned chicken into the beaten egg, turning to coat completely and allowing excess egg to drip off.

5. 5

   Press the chicken into the seasoned corn flakes, turning and firmly pressing the coating onto every surface. Ensure there are no uncovered gaps.

6. 6

   Preheat the air fryer to 190°C / 375°F. Place the coated chicken in the basket in a single layer, leaving space around it for air circulation.

7. 7

   Air-fry for approximately 20 minutes, turning halfway if needed, until the coating is crisp and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F / 74°C at the thickest point.

8. 8

   While the chicken cooks, combine the gochujang paste, soy sauce, honey, mirin, and rice wine vinegar in a pan.

9. 9

   Heat the sauce over medium heat, stirring frequently, until hot and slightly thickened, about 2–4 minutes. Do not let the honey-based sauce scorch.

10. 10

    Add the cooked crispy chicken to the pan and turn it gently until evenly coated in the thickened sauce.

11. 11

    Transfer the firecracker chicken to a serving plate and garnish with sesame seeds. Serve in a baguette, wrap, or rice bowl if desired.

Notes

The source does not specify the chicken breast or cornflake quantities; amounts are estimated for one serving. For food safety, verify that the chicken reaches 165°F / 74°C internally. The creator suggests serving it in a baguette, wrap, or rice bowl.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• air-fried
• crispy
• spicy
• high-protein
• chicken
• quick meal