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Honey Sriracha Chicken

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
A flavorful and spicy honey sriracha chicken dish perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 1.5 pounds chicken (breast or thighs filets)
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.33 cup cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil (like avocado or rice oil)
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 3 garlic cloves minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce or coconut aminos
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 0.33 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 0.33 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch (+ 3 tablespoons water)

Chopped green onion and sesame seeds (for serving)

Instructions 

  • Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces, toss with sesame oil, salt, and cornstarch.
  • Cook chicken in oil until browned and cooked through, about 7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same pan, sauté ginger and garlic until fragrant, then add sriracha, soy sauce, lemon juice, water, and chili flakes.
  • Add cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened, then stir in honey.
  • Return chicken to pan, coat with sauce, heat briefly, then serve garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

Adjust sriracha and honey to taste for spiciness and sweetness.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: chicken, honey, Spicy