Sweet Spicy Sriracha Chicken (Printable)

Tender chicken breasts glazed with sticky honey, sriracha, and garlic for a sweet and spicy finish.

# Ingredient List:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.32 lbs)
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
04 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch

→ Glaze

05 - 1/3 cup honey
06 - 2 to 3 tablespoons sriracha sauce, adjusted to taste
07 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
08 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
09 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated (optional)
11 - 1 tablespoon lime juice

→ For Cooking and Garnish

12 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
13 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
14 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

# How to Prepare:

01 - Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides evenly with salt and black pepper. Lightly dust each breast with cornstarch, shaking off excess.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together honey, sriracha, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger if using, and lime juice until smooth. Set aside.
03 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
04 - Reduce heat to medium. Pour the prepared glaze into the skillet and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally until slightly thickened, about 2 to 3 minutes.
05 - Return chicken breasts to the skillet, turning to thoroughly coat with the glaze. Simmer for an additional 2 minutes until heated through and well glazed.
06 - Remove from heat, slice chicken, and plate. Drizzle with extra glaze, then garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The glaze comes together in minutes but tastes like something you simmered all afternoon
  • You can adjust the heat exactly to your liking without throwing off the balance
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully for tomorrow's lunch
02 -
  • The glaze thickens fast once it reaches the right temperature so do not walk away
  • Cornstarch on the chicken is what keeps the glaze clinging to each piece instead of sliding off
03 -
  • Room temperature chicken cooks more evenly than cold straight from the fridge
  • Let the glaze cool for 30 seconds before tossing the chicken back in so it coats instead of sliding off
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