Description
Honey Sriracha Sesame Chicken is a flavorful and spicy dish featuring tender chicken pieces coated in a sticky, sweet, and spicy honey sriracha sauce with toasted sesame seeds. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner served over rice.
Ingredients
Scale
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 (use more if you like it really spicy)
- 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.
- Make the sauce: In a glass measuring cup or bowl, whisk together all of the sauce ingredients until smooth and well combined.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat and add the tablespoon of oil. When the oil is hot, swirl to coat the pan, then add the chicken pieces, spreading them into a single layer. Let the chicken brown on one side for a few minutes, then use a spatula to toss and cook until golden brown and fully cooked through.
- Add and thicken the sauce: Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet with the chicken and stir to coat all pieces. Continue stirring for about 2 to 3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and glaze the chicken.
- Finish and serve: Remove the skillet from heat, sprinkle the dish with toasted sesame seeds, and serve immediately over cooked rice for a complete meal.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, increase the amount of sriracha according to your taste preferences.
- You can substitute avocado oil with olive oil or another neutral oil.
- Serve this dish with steamed rice or noodles for a satisfying meal.
- Use low sodium soy sauce or tamari to keep the dish less salty and healthier.
- Make sure not to overcrowd the skillet to ensure the chicken browns properly and doesn't steam.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
