Description
This Sweet and Spicy Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish that balances heat and sweetness in a sticky, delicious glaze. Perfect for weeknight dinners, it pairs wonderfully with rice or veggies.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce (adjust to taste)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Toss chicken pieces in cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and ginger. Sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add honey, soy sauce, ketchup, sriracha, rice vinegar, and black pepper. Stir well to combine and simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until sauce is sticky and chicken is fully coated.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, if desired. Serve hot with rice or steamed vegetables.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by increasing or reducing the amount of sriracha.
- Use chicken thighs for a juicier texture.
- Can be made ahead and reheated; sauce thickens and intensifies in flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg