Description
Zesty honey sriracha chicken brings bold Thai-inspired flavors to your dinner table. Spicy, sweet marinade creates perfectly glazed chicken that delivers complex taste sensations you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1.5 pounds chicken breast or thighs
Sauce Components:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) sriracha sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) soy sauce
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish (Optional):
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Whisk together a vibrant glaze combining fiery Sriracha, golden honey, umami-rich soy sauce, and aromatic minced garlic in a mixing bowl.
- Generously season chicken pieces with salt and freshly ground black pepper, ensuring even coating.
- Warm a skillet over medium heat with a thin layer of oil, carefully placing chicken to achieve a golden-brown exterior, approximately 4-5 minutes per side.
- Cascade the prepared spicy-sweet sauce over the sizzling chicken, reducing heat and allowing the mixture to gently simmer and caramelize for 6-8 minutes.
- When chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and sauce transforms into a glossy, thick glaze, remove from heat.
- Transfer to serving platter, elegantly garnishing with toasted sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onions for a pop of color and additional flavor complexity.
- Serve immediately while the chicken remains piping hot and sauce remains luxuriously sticky.
Notes
- Adjust Sriracha quantity to match your heat tolerance, from mild to fiery hot.
- Use reduced-sodium soy sauce or tamari for a healthier alternative without sacrificing flavor.
- Prepare chicken in larger batches and store in airtight containers for quick weeknight meals.
- Swap chicken with tofu or tempeh for vegetarian version, or use cauliflower for a plant-based twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg