Honey Sriracha Chicken
Sweet, spicy, and perfectly sticky — this honey sriracha chicken is a quick, flavor-packed meal your whole family will love. Serve it over rice for the ultimate comfort dinner!
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Large Skillet
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
Chicken
- 3-4 pieces chicken breasts diced
- 1/3 cup corn starch
Sauce
- 1 cup water
- 2-3 tbsp sriracha adjust for spice preference
- 5 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2-3 tbsp honey adjust for sweetness
- 2 tbsp corn starch for thickening sauce
- 2 tbsp cold water for mixing with corn starch
Optional
- crushed red pepper flakes to taste
- cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- In a small-medium saucepan, combine the 1 cup of water, sriracha, soy sauce, garlic, sugar, and honey. Stir well and bring to a boil over medium heat.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons corn starch and 2 tablespoons cold water until smooth. Add to the saucepan and stir until the sauce thickens. Reduce heat to low and keep warm.
- Place diced chicken and 1/3 cup corn starch in a large plastic bag. Seal and shake to coat evenly.
- Heat a large skillet with a drizzle of oil over medium heat. Add coated chicken and sauté until browned and fully cooked through.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the cooked chicken. Stir gently until all pieces are coated and glossy.
- Sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes if desired and serve over warm cooked rice.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding a splash of lime juice or garnish with green onions. Adjust the sriracha and honey to balance the spice and sweetness to your liking.
