Description
Spicy-sweet honey sriracha chicken brings sizzling Asian-inspired flavors to your dinner table. Succulent chicken coated in a perfect balance of heat and sweetness promises an irresistible meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) honey
- 2–3 tablespoons (30–45 milliliters) Sriracha sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) sesame oil
Aromatics and Garnish:
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions
Cooking Base:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet at medium temperature, creating an ideal cooking surface for the chicken.
- Generously season chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then carefully sear for 5-6 minutes on each side until a rich golden color develops and meat is thoroughly cooked through.
- Transfer chicken to a separate plate, keeping it warm and preserving its juicy texture.
- Using the same skillet, introduce minced garlic and quickly toast for approximately 60 seconds, releasing its aromatic essence.
- Pour honey, Sriracha, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil into the skillet, whisking together to create a vibrant, glossy sauce.
- Allow the sauce to gently simmer for 2-3 minutes, watching it gradually thicken and concentrate its flavors.
- Carefully return chicken to the skillet, ensuring each piece is lavishly coated with the spicy-sweet sauce.
- Let the chicken bathe in the sauce for an additional 2 minutes, allowing it to absorb the complex flavor profile.
- Finish the dish by elegantly sprinkling toasted sesame seeds and finely chopped green onions across the top for a fresh, textural garnish.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting Sriracha quantity, making the dish mild or extra spicy for different taste preferences.
- Swap chicken breasts with thighs or tofu for alternative protein options that work perfectly with this versatile sauce.
- Marinate chicken beforehand in the sauce for deeper flavor penetration and more intense taste profile.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to control salt content, creating a healthier version of this delicious recipe without compromising flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 275 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg