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Volcano Chicken

Irresistible Volcano Chicken: Sweet & Savory Explosion

Experience a flavorful explosion with Volcano Chicken, featuring tender chicken in a sweet and savory glaze that the whole family will love.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast or chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup Cornstarch flour works if needed
  • 2 large Eggs milk is a lighter alternative
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Buffalo Sauce adjust to control spice level
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar white sugar can substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar apple cider vinegar provides a good substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha optional based on spice preference
  • 4 tablespoons Butter margarine can replace if necessary
  • 2 tablespoons Honey maple syrup is an alternative
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic garlic powder is a convenient substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes omit for lower spice tolerance
For Frying
  • 2 cups Vegetable/Canola/Pnut Oil select according to flavor preference
For Garnish (Optional)
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Green Onions adds crunch and visual appeal
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds perfect for finishing touches

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • Saucepan
  • Deep skillet or frying pan
  • Slotted spoon
  • Airtight container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by cutting your chicken breast into small, bite-sized pieces or thin slices.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, salt, and pepper for your dry batter.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper for your wet batter.
  4. On medium heat, combine buffalo sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sriracha, butter, honey, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes in a saucepan. Stir and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 3-5 minutes.
  5. Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C). Dip chicken into the cornstarch mixture and then into the egg before frying until golden brown.
  6. Toss the freshly fried chicken with the prepared sauce in a large mixing bowl until thoroughly coated.
  7. Garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired, and serve warm over jasmine coconut rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 27gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftover Volcano Chicken in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge. Freeze the coated chicken pieces before frying for later use, up to 2 months.

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