Crispy Firecracker Chicken Bites (Printer-Friendly Version)
Baked chicken bites with broccoli, sweet-spicy sauce, and a jasmine-cauliflower rice blend for a balanced meal.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Protein
01 -
400 g frozen lightly breaded chicken breast bites
→ Vegetables
02 -
300 g broccoli florets
03 -
125 g riced cauliflower
→ Grains
04 -
125 g jasmine rice
→ Firecracker Sauce
05 -
60 ml maple syrup
06 -
30 g buffalo sauce
07 -
1/2 tsp dried garlic powder
08 -
1/2 tsp ground ginger
09 -
1/4 tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
→ Garnish
10 -
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
11 -
2 tbsp sliced green onions
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 -
Preheat oven to 205°C. Spread frozen chicken breast bites on a quarter sheet pan and broccoli florets on a separate quarter sheet pan. Bake broccoli for 15 minutes until tender and remove. Continue baking chicken until crispy and cooked through, about 20-25 minutes.
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In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, combine maple syrup, buffalo sauce, dried garlic, ground ginger, and chili flakes. Heat while stirring until sauce thickens slightly.
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Add the baked chicken bites to the skillet with the sauce. Toss continuously until the chicken is fully coated and sauce adheres well, heated through.
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Cook jasmine rice according to package instructions. Gently fold riced cauliflower into cooked rice to combine evenly.
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Divide rice blend into bowls. Top with firecracker chicken bites and roasted broccoli. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.
# Handy Cooking Tips:
01 -
Baking broccoli separately ensures it reaches desired tenderness without overcooking chicken. Sauce can be customized by adjusting chili flakes and swapping maple syrup for honey.