Description
Fireball Chicken is a delicious sweet and spicy dish that features tender chicken pieces coated in a flavorful Fireball whisky glaze. This easy stovetop recipe is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
Fireball Glaze:
- 1/2 cup Fireball cinnamon whisky
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
Others:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Green onions and sesame seeds (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Fireball Glaze: In a saucepan, combine Fireball whisky, brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, and onion powder. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until glossy.
- Cook the Chicken: Brown chicken pieces in vegetable oil. Pour Fireball sauce over the chicken and simmer to coat. Serve hot, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Great served over rice, mashed potatoes, or wrapped in lettuce cups.
- You can also grill the chicken and brush with the Fireball glaze during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
