Description
Honey sriracha chicken brings together sweet and spicy flavors from Asian cuisine. Marinated chicken thighs combine zesty honey, tangy sriracha, and aromatic spices for a quick weeknight dinner that satisfies your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) chicken breasts, cubed
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) honey
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) sriracha sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) rice vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- Warm a skillet over medium heat and drizzle olive oil to coat the bottom evenly.
- Generously season chicken pieces with salt and pepper, ensuring complete coverage.
- Place seasoned chicken into the heated skillet, allowing each side to develop a golden-brown crust for approximately 5-6 minutes.
- Combine honey, Sriracha, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and finely chopped garlic in a mixing bowl, whisking until ingredients are thoroughly integrated.
- Cascade the vibrant sauce over the seared chicken, reducing heat to a gentle simmer.
- Allow the sauce to gradually thicken and caramelize around the chicken, stirring occasionally for 8-10 minutes.
- Monitor the consistency until the sauce clings luxuriously to each chicken piece, creating a glossy, spicy-sweet coating.
- Remove from heat and transfer chicken to a serving platter.
- Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onions across the top for a fresh, textural finish.
- Serve immediately while the chicken remains hot and sauce is at its peak glossiness.
Notes
- Tame the heat by adjusting Sriracha sauce quantity to match personal spice tolerance.
- Swap chicken breasts with thighs for a juicier, more tender protein option that absorbs sauce better.
- Marinate chicken beforehand in the honey-Sriracha mixture for deeper flavor penetration and more intense taste profile.
- Choose low-sodium soy sauce to control salt content and make the dish more diet-friendly for those watching sodium intake.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 278 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg