Spicy Honey Sriracha Chicken (Printable)
Juicy chicken glazed in sweet, spicy honey sriracha sauce. Perfect for quick dinners with bold Asian-inspired flavors.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
→ Marinade/Sauce
02 - 1/4 cup sriracha sauce
03 - 1/4 cup honey
04 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
05 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
06 - 2 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for searing
07 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
08 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
09 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
→ Garnish (optional)
10 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
11 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
12 - Lime wedges
# Directions:
01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together sriracha, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, ginger, and black pepper until thoroughly combined.
02 - Add chicken pieces to the bowl and toss well to coat evenly. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor penetration.
03 - Heat a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add a splash of olive oil and swirl to coat the surface.
04 - Remove chicken from marinade, reserving the liquid. Cook chicken in batches without overcrowding until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per batch.
05 - Pour the reserved marinade into the pan over the chicken. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens and becomes glossy. Coat chicken evenly.
06 - Transfer to a serving platter while hot. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sauce strikes that perfect balance between fiery and comforting, coating every bite in glossy red perfection
- It comes together in under 40 minutes but tastes like something that simmered all day long
02 -
- Crowding the pan steams the meat instead of searing it, so cook in batches even if it takes a few extra minutes
- The sauce will look thin at first but thickens dramatically in those final minutes, do not rush this step
03 -
- Pat the chicken dry before marinating for better sear marks and adhesion
- Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes to bring out their nutty flavor