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Honey Sriracha Chicken

Sweet and Spicy Honey Sriracha Chicken to Spice Up Dinner

This delicious Honey Sriracha Chicken balances sweet and spicy flavors for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
  • 1/4 cup Honey
  • 1 tablespoon Low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon White vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Lime juice
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Dried basil
For Thickening
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
For Garnishing
  • 1/4 cup Chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
  • 2 Lime wedges for serving

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a bowl, whisk together the sriracha sauce, honey, soy sauce, white vinegar, lime juice, and minced garlic.
  2. In a large skillet, warm the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot.
  3. Generously season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, sweet paprika, garlic powder, thyme, and basil.
  4. Cook the seasoned chicken breasts in the skillet for about 6-7 minutes on each side.
  5. Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes.
  6. Mix the cornstarch with a splash of water to create a slurry and add this to the skillet.
  7. Return the chicken back to the skillet and coat with the honey sriracha sauce.
  8. Plate the chicken and garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley, sesame seeds, and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken in the honey sriracha sauce for at least 30 minutes before cooking.

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