Description
A flavorful recipe for Sweet and Spicy Chicken that combines honey, soy sauce, and sriracha for a deliciously balanced dish.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, minced garlic, ground ginger, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for more flavor.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from the marinade, reserving the marinade for later use.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and has a nice golden brown color.
- Pour the reserved marinade into the skillet and bring to a simmer. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Remove from heat and let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve the chicken garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
Notes
- For a milder version, reduce the amount of sriracha or substitute it with a sweet chili sauce.
- Serve the chicken over steamed rice or quinoa for a complete meal, and add steamed vegetables for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 100mg