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Baked Firecracker Chicken Breasts

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Serves 4 | 
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Ingredients:

1/2 cup hot sauce, your preference
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, more to taste
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt, more to taste
1 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons minced garlic
4 boneless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon cooking oil
Ground black pepper, to taste

Directions:

  1. Combine hot sauce, red pepper flakes, apple cider vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, brown sugar and garlic in a saucepan. Bring to medium-high heat and let boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and let simmer for 8-10 minutes. Stir occasionally to not burn sauce.
  2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  4. Pour cooking oil into a skillet and bring to high heat. Once hot, place chicken into the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes per side to sear.
  5. Transfer chicken breasts to the baking sheet and place into the oven to cook for 5 minutes.
  6. Remove baking sheet from oven. Spoon a small amount of firecracker sauce over chicken and baste. Return to oven and bake for and additional 12-15 minutes, until chicken is thoroughly cooked.
  7. Serve chicken with remaining firecracker sauce and enjoy!
Cooking Method: Stovetop, Bake
Main Ingredient: Chicken Breast
Course: Dinner

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