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Red Hot Chicken

If you are a fan of spicy foods, this Red Hot Chicken recipe is going to make for a perfect quick and easy chicken dinner idea. Some call it Firecracker Chicken, I call it yummy!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time34 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Red Hot Chicken
Servings: 6
Author: Jen CIncyshopper

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Franks Red Hot Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Ketchup
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 2 tsp minced Garlic
  • 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
  • 4 Boneless Chicken Breasts cut into strips
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil

Instructions

  • In a medium pan, combine the hot sauce, brown sugar, lemon juice, salt, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
  • Bring to a boil over medium high heat, reduce heat and simmer for for 12-15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and set aside while you cook chicken.
  • Line baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 400.
  • Lightly salt and pepper both sides of chicken breast strips.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over high heat.
  • Sear each side of the chicken strips for about 2 minutes per side.
  • Transfer seared strips to prepared baking sheet.
  • Baste each strip with sauce and bake 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through(165 internal temp).

Nutrition

Calories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 1080mg | Potassium: 684mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 198IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg