Description
This Sweet and Spicy Chicken is the ultimate weeknight dinner winner—bold, zesty, and utterly irresistible. Whether you’re cooking for the family or meal prepping, it’s the quick and flavor-packed dish you need right now!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp oil (vegetable or sesame)
- ¼ cup honey
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water
- Green onions, sesame seeds, and lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry, season with salt and pepper, and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Whisk together honey, soy sauce, sriracha, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 5-7 minutes until golden and cooked through (165°F).
- Remove chicken and pour sauce into the skillet. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in cornstarch slurry and simmer until thickened.
- Return chicken to skillet and toss to coat in sauce.
- Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and a squeeze of lime. Serve hot!
Notes
For extra juiciness, use chicken thighs. Adjust the heat to your liking with sriracha or red pepper flakes. Perfect with rice or veggies. Leftovers? Store airtight for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 105mg