Description
Honey Sriracha Sesame Chicken is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring tender chicken pieces tossed in a spicy, sweet, and tangy sauce. Coated with honey, sriracha, and toasted sesame oil, this recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner served over rice.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
Honey Sriracha Sauce
- 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons low sodium tamari or soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Place the pieces of chicken in a mixing bowl along with the salt, pepper, and cornstarch. Use a fork to toss the chicken until it is evenly coated in the cornstarch.
- Mix the sauce: In a glass measuring cup or bowl, whisk together all of the sauce ingredients until well combined.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat with the tablespoon of oil. When the oil is hot, swirl to coat the pan, then add the chicken pieces. Spread them out into a single layer and let them brown for a few minutes on one side. Use a spatula to toss and turn the chicken around until it is golden brown on all sides and fully cooked through.
- Coat chicken with sauce: Pour in the prepared sauce and stir so that the chicken pieces are thoroughly coated. Continue stirring and cooking until the sauce thickens, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Finish and serve: Remove from the heat and sprinkle sesame seeds over the chicken. Serve hot over cooked rice for a complete meal.
Notes
- If you prefer a spicier dish, increase the amount of sriracha to suit your taste.
- Substitute chicken breasts with boneless skinless thighs for a juicier texture.
- Use low sodium soy sauce or tamari to control salt levels in the dish.
- To make this gluten-free, ensure that the tamari or soy sauce is certified gluten-free.
- The sauce can be thickened further by adding a little more cornstarch mixed in water if needed.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for a balanced meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
