Description
Delectable honey sriracha chicken merges sweet and spicy flavors from Asian cuisine. Crispy chicken pieces glazed with a tangy sauce create an irresistible meal you can easily prepare at home.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup sriracha sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Sesame seeds
- Green onions
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a medium-heat skillet, seasoning chicken breasts with salt and pepper for robust flavor.
- Sear chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and thoroughly cooked, then transfer to a clean plate.
- Using the same skillet, melt butter and quickly sauté minced garlic until aromatic and slightly translucent.
- Create a vibrant sauce by whisking together honey, sriracha, soy sauce, and rice vinegar, allowing it to simmer and reduce for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Gently reintroduce the cooked chicken into the skillet, carefully coating each piece with the spicy-sweet sauce and letting it absorb flavors for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Enhance the dish’s visual appeal and texture by sprinkling toasted sesame seeds and finely chopped green onions over the glazed chicken.
- Plate the chicken alongside steamed rice or roasted vegetables for a complete, restaurant-quality meal.
Notes
- Adjust sriracha levels to control spiciness, adding less for mild heat or more for adventurous palates.
- Swap chicken breasts with thighs for a juicier, more flavorful alternative that stays tender during cooking.
- Prepare marinade ahead of time and let chicken soak for 30 minutes to enhance deeper flavor absorption.
- Use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari for a celiac-friendly version without compromising taste profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg