Spicy Honey Sriracha Chicken (Print Version)
Juicy chicken glazed in sweet-spicy honey sriracha sauce. Ready in 40 minutes.
# 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 more 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
# How to Make It:
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 with the sauce. 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 to coat the bottom of the pan.
04 - Remove chicken from the marinade, reserving the liquid. Cook chicken in batches without overcrowding the pan until golden brown and cooked through, approximately 6–8 minutes per batch.
05 - Pour the reserved marinade into the pan with the cooked chicken. Simmer for 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens to a glossy consistency and coats all pieces evenly.
06 - Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with toasted sesame seeds, sliced green onions, and fresh lime wedges. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The glaze thickens into this gorgeous sticky coating that clings to every single piece
- Ready in 40 minutes but tastes like you spent all day making it
02 -
- Crowding the pan will steam the chicken instead of searing it, so work in batches
- The sauce will look thin at first but thickens quickly once it hits that hot pan
03 -
- Marinate overnight if you want the chicken to practically drink in all that flavor
- Crispy chicken skin stays crispy if you finish under the broiler for 1 minute