Firecracker Chicken

1 . Stage

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place a rack in the center of the oven.

2 . Stage

Combine cornstarch, ginger, pepper, and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Place beaten eggs in a separate large, shallow bowl. Add chicken to cornstarch mixture and toss to coat. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

3 . Stage

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high until shimmering.

4 . Stage

While oil is heating, transfer 1/3 of the chicken to dish with eggs and toss to coat. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

5 . Stage

Use a slotted spoon to transfer chicken to the hot skillet and cook in hot oil, turning once, until chicken is golden on both sides, about 2 minutes per side (chicken will not be cooked through at this point). Transfer to a 9x13-inch baking dish. Repeat with remaining chicken, adding 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet per new batch (3 batches total). Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

6 . Stage

Stir together honey, hot sauce, vinegar, crushed red pepper, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Pour over chicken in the baking dish and stir to coat. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

7 . Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, stirring halfway through, 25 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the chicken should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

8 . Stage

Serve over rice and sprinkle with scallions and sesame seeds. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios