Description

Fireball Chicken is a sweet, spicy, and sticky chicken dish made with Fireball whiskey, brown sugar, and hot sauce. It’s perfect for a bold and flavorful dinner or party appetizer.

Ingredients

1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/2 cup Fireball whiskey
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp water (for slurry)
1 tbsp vegetable oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, combine Fireball whiskey, brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, hot sauce, vinegar, and garlic powder. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Stir it into the sauce and cook until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
Return chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through.
Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve hot over rice or as an appetizer.

Notes

You can adjust the amount of hot sauce to make it milder or spicier.
Chicken breast can be used instead of thighs if preferred.
This dish pairs well with steamed rice or roasted vegetables.