Description
Honey Sriracha Chicken is the perfect dish for anyone craving a delightful blend of sweet and spicy flavors. This easy-to-make recipe features succulent chicken thighs marinated in a delicious honey sriracha sauce that packs a punch. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or entertaining guests, this one-skillet wonder is both satisfying and effortless to prepare. With its impressive flavor profile and healthy ingredients, this dish is sure to become a family favorite. Serve it over rice or with fresh vegetables for a complete meal that’s as visually appealing as it is delicious.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs (deboned but skin-on)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 ½ tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon tamari (or soy sauce)
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: white sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, tamari, Sriracha, rice vinegar, and salt.
- Add minced garlic to the marinade and coat the chicken thighs thoroughly. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Cook marinated chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Pour remaining marinade into the skillet after flipping the chicken to thicken slightly.
- Once cooked, let rest briefly before serving; garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (150g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, consider adding lime juice or ginger to the marinade. This recipe is versatile—feel free to grill or bake the chicken instead of using a skillet.