Firecracker Chicken, an American-Chinese dish born in California in the 1980s, is polarizing due to its delicate balance between sweetness and heat. After tasting an overly sweet version at a restaurant chain, a chef decided to revisit this crispy chicken recipe to create a more authentic version. Discover how to transform this takeout classic into a mastered dish.

In the Catskills, the birthplace of Chinese-American cuisine where his…


