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Honey Sriracha Chicken


  • Author: Julia Walton
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Description

If you’re looking for an easy dinner idea that’s full of bold flavor, this Honey Sriracha Chicken is your next go-to. It’s quick to make, loaded with tender, juicy chicken, and glazed with a sweet and spicy sauce that clings to every bite. The mix of honey and Sriracha is pure magic—comforting and exciting in equal measure. This dish is ideal for busy weeknights, flavorful meal prep, or even as a casual dinner party showstopper. Serve it over rice, noodles, or tucked into lettuce wraps—it’s delicious however you plate it.


Ingredients

1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces

Salt and black pepper, to taste

2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional, for coating)

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

For the sauce:

1/3 cup honey

1/4 cup Sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)

2 tablespoons soy sauce

2 tablespoons rice vinegar

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional)

1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry, for thickening)


Instructions

  1. Pat chicken pieces dry and season with salt and pepper. Toss with cornstarch if desired.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in batches until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Add honey, Sriracha, soy sauce, vinegar, and ginger. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
  4. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens.
  5. Return chicken to the pan and toss to coat evenly. Heat through and serve hot.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner