Firebird Chicken

PREP TIME

20 mins
COOK TIME

10 mins
TOTAL TIME

2 hrs 30 mins
SERVING

2 People
VIEWS

27

Ignite your taste buds with this fiery and flavorful Firebird Chicken! Marinated in a habanero and Sriracha paste, this dish delivers an intense heat that's balanced by the savory chicken. A simple yet unforgettable culinary adventure.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

2 habanero peppers, seeded and chopped

1 clove garlic, sliced

1 teaspoon kosher salt

3 tablespoons Sriracha sauce

1 large egg

2 (8 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

0.25 cup rice flour

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

20 g
Cholesterol

231 mg
Fiber

2 g
Protein

55 g
Saturated Fat

6 g
Sodium

2069 mg
Sugar

1 g
Fat

30 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

5 mins

Prepare the Fiery Paste: In a mortar, combine habanero peppers, garlic, and salt. Mash into a fine paste. Whisk in Sriracha and egg until well combined. (5 minutes)

02

Step

5 mins

Slice the Chicken: Remove tenderloins from chicken breasts. Slice each remaining breast in half lengthwise, cutting at a 45-degree angle to create two relatively equal strips. (5 minutes)

03

Step

3 mins

Dust with Rice Flour: Place all 6 chicken strips on a plate. Generously dust all sides with rice flour until completely covered. (3 minutes)

04

Step

12 hrs

Marinate the Chicken: Pour the habanero mixture over chicken strips, using tongs to ensure each strip is evenly coated. Wrap the plate in plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 12 hours. (5 minutes + 2-12 hours marinating)

05

Step

6 mins

Cook the Chicken: Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until well browned and no longer pink in the centers, about 3 minutes per side. (6 minutes)

06

Step

Serve Immediately: Garnish with fresh chives, if desired, and serve immediately.

For a milder flavor, reduce the amount of habanero peppers or substitute with a less spicy pepper.
Marinating the chicken for a longer period will result in a more intense flavor.
Ensure the skillet is hot before adding the chicken to achieve a nice sear.
Serve with a side of rice or a fresh salad to balance the heat.

Carolanne Ortizyundt

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