Description
Succulent honey sriracha chicken delivers a perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors from Asian cuisine. Marinades and quick cooking techniques ensure tender meat with complex, irresistible taste sensations you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) honey
- 2–3 tbsps Sriracha sauce
- 2 tbsps soy sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds (optional)
- Chopped green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Thoroughly salt and pepper the chicken breasts to enhance their natural flavors.
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high heat, creating a sizzling cooking surface.
- Carefully place chicken in the hot skillet, allowing each side to develop a golden-brown crust for approximately 6-7 minutes until completely cooked through.
- Craft a vibrant sauce by whisking honey, Sriracha, soy sauce, and freshly minced garlic in a compact mixing bowl until smooth and well-integrated.
- Gently cascade the spicy-sweet sauce over the seared chicken, reducing the heat to low and allowing the mixture to simmer and thicken for 3-5 minutes.
- Create a visually appealing presentation by sprinkling toasted sesame seeds and finely chopped green onions across the glazed chicken.
- Serve immediately while the chicken remains hot and the sauce maintains its glossy, rich consistency.
Notes
- Tenderize chicken breasts gently with a meat mallet before seasoning to ensure even cooking and maximum sauce absorption.
- Opt for low-sodium soy sauce to control salt levels and prevent the dish from becoming too salty.
- Use high-quality honey for a richer, more complex flavor profile that balances the spicy Sriracha.
- For a gluten-free version, replace traditional soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos to maintain the same umami depth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg