Description
Honey Sriracha Chicken brings a spicy-sweet kick to dinner that’ll make taste buds dance with excitement. Crispy chicken coated in a zesty sauce delivers pure flavor magic straight from your kitchen to the plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast or thighs
- ¼ cup honey
- 3 tablespoons sriracha
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
Garnish:
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 2 green onions
Instructions
- Coat 1 ½ lbs (680 g) chicken pieces thoroughly with 2 tablespoons cornstarch, ensuring each bite-sized chunk gets an even, thin layer for maximum crispiness.
- Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable or sesame oil in a large skillet at 375°F (190°C). Arrange chicken in a single layer, cooking 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove chicken from pan. In the same skillet, add minced 3 garlic cloves and 1 teaspoon grated ginger, sautéing 30 seconds until aromatic.
- Pour ¼ cup honey, 3 tablespoons Sriracha, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon rice vinegar into the pan. Simmer sauce for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened and glossy.
- Return chicken to skillet, tossing to coat completely with sauce. Cook 1-2 minutes, allowing sauce to caramelize and adhere to chicken pieces.
- Transfer chicken to serving plate. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon sesame seeds and 2 sliced green onions on top for fresh, crunchy garnish.
Notes
- Use fresh chicken thighs for the most tender and flavorful result, as they stay juicier than chicken breasts.
- Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes to allow the honey and sriracha to penetrate deeply into the meat.
- For a crispy exterior, pat the chicken completely dry before cooking and use a hot skillet or grill pan to get a nice caramelized surface.
- If watching spice levels, start with less sriracha and adjust to taste, as the heat can vary between brands.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg