Description
Honey Sriracha Chicken is a deliciously bold dish that masterfully balances sweet and spicy flavors, making it an ideal choice for both quick weeknight dinners and special gatherings. With its easy preparation and versatile cooking methods—whether skillet-seared, oven-baked, or grilled—this recipe is designed to impress without requiring hours in the kitchen. The marinade, featuring honey, Sriracha, and a touch of garlic, infuses the chicken with a flavor explosion that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Serve it alongside fresh vegetables or over a bed of rice for a wholesome meal that satisfies.
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
- Prepare the marinade by whisking together garlic, oil, honey, tamari, Sriracha, vinegar, and salt until smooth.
- Add chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are evenly coated. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Cook the marinated chicken until golden brown on both sides and fully cooked through.
- Pour any remaining marinade into the skillet and let it thicken for about one minute before serving. Optionally top with sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (150g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For deeper flavor absorption, marinate the chicken for up to one hour. Adjust the level of Sriracha based on your heat preference. Serve with steamed vegetables or fluffy rice for a complete meal.