Description
Irresistible honey sriracha chicken brings sweet and spicy flavors to your dinner table. Zesty marinade and quick cooking method ensure a delicious meal that satisfies when you crave something bold and exciting.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (454 grams) chicken breast, cubed
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking and Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Green onions (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Generously season chicken cubes with salt and pepper, then sauté until golden brown and completely cooked through, approximately 6-8 minutes. Transfer chicken to a separate plate.
- Reduce heat to medium and quickly sauté minced garlic in the same pan for 30-45 seconds, releasing its aromatic essence.
- Pour honey, sriracha, and soy sauce into the pan, whisking continuously to create a harmonious blend. Allow the mixture to simmer and reduce, developing a glossy, thick consistency for 2-3 minutes.
- Reintroduce the cooked chicken into the pan, gently stirring to ensure each piece is lavishly coated with the spicy-sweet sauce.
- Sprinkle finely chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds over the dish for a vibrant, textural finish.
- Plate immediately while piping hot, serving with steamed rice or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Notes
- Adjust sriracha quantity based on personal heat tolerance, adding gradually to achieve desired spiciness without overwhelming flavor.
- Easily substitute chicken with tofu, shrimp, or tempeh for vegetarian or alternative protein options while maintaining similar cooking technique.
- Create extra sauce batch to use as marinade or dipping condiment, storing in refrigerator for up to one week in sealed container.
- Cube chicken and prepare sauce ingredients beforehand, reducing total cooking time to under 15 minutes for efficient weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 269 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 545 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg