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Crispy Firecracker Chicken with Cool Ranch

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Crispy Firecracker Chicken with Cool Ranch

4 servings5 / 5

Crispy, air-fried chicken breast tossed in a zesty, creamy, high-protein firecracker sauce. A macro-friendly powerhouse that hits 50g of protein while staying under 440 calories.

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Time

Prep
10min
Cook
20min
Total
30min

Nutrition

per serving
Calories
464
Protein
48.8g
Carbs
27.1g
Fat
6.7g

One serving: 1/4 of the prepared chicken

Instructions

Preparation

  1. Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels to ensure the coating adheres.
  2. In a bowl, toss chicken with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until thinly coated. Lightly dust with panko breadcrumbs.
  3. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Arrange chicken in a single layer and spray lightly with oil.

Cooking

  1. Air-fry the chicken for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until internal temperature reaches 165°F and the exterior is golden and craggy.
  2. While chicken cooks, whisk together Greek yogurt, light mayo, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey in a large mixing bowl.

Finishing

  1. Toss the hot chicken bites in the sauce until thoroughly coated.
  2. Serve immediately with the herbed Greek yogurt ranch for dipping.
  3. Optional: garnish with sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds.

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Chef's notes

Chef's Notes & Tips

Tip 1 of 2

To ensure maximum crispiness, spray the chicken lightly with oil before air-frying; this helps the panko brown without needing deep frying.

Tip 2 of 2

For the ranch, use a packet of dried dill and onion powder mixed with greek yogurt for a quick, low-calorie dip that boosts protein further.

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TAGS

High-ProteinAir-FryerGluten-FriendlyHealthy

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