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Crispy Firecracker Chicken with Cool Ranch

30 min4 servingsEasy5 / 5

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Crispy Firecracker Chicken with Cool Ranch
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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Recipe Details

Prep10m
Cook20m
Total30m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Rating: 5 / 5
Per serving: 1/4 of the prepared chicken
464
Calories
48.8g
Protein
27.1g
Carbs
6.7g
Fat

Estimated from the ingredients. Check the packaging for exact numbers.

Tags:
High-ProteinAir-FryerGluten-FriendlyHealthy
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Ingredients

Main

  • 800gChicken breast(cut into 1-inch bite-size pieces)
  • 4tbspCornstarch(for coating)
  • ½cupPanko(crushed slightly)

Sauce

  • ½cupGreek Yogurt(nonfat; half for the sauce, half whisked with dried herbs and garlic powder for the ranch dip)
  • 1tbspLight Mayo(for creaminess)
  • 3tbspSweet chili sauce(standard)
  • 1tbspSriracha(adjust for heat)
  • 1tbspHoney(for balance)

Garnish

  • to tasteScallions(sliced green parts)
  • to tasteSesame seeds(toasted)

Instructions

Preparation

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

Cooking

  1. 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. 2 While chicken cooks, whisk together Greek yogurt, light mayo, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and honey in a large mixing bowl.

Finishing

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