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I stumbled upon this recipe when trying to recreate my favorite takeout dish. Now it's become our family's go to dinner when we're craving something with a kick. The blend of honey and sriracha creates this amazing sauce that coats every piece of chicken perfectly and it's ready faster than delivery.
Why This Recipe Works
After countless kitchen experiments I've found this combination just hits all the right notes. It's quick enough for busy weeknights but tastes like you spent hours cooking. Best part? You can easily adjust the heat level to please everyone at your table.
What You'll Need
- Chicken breasts: Boneless, skinless chicken cut into bite-sized chunks for even cooking.
- Cornstarch: Used for coating the chicken and thickening the sauce.
- Sriracha: Adds the signature spicy kick; adjust the amount to your liking.
- Soy sauce: Low-sodium is preferred to control the saltiness.
- Minced garlic: Provides aromatic depth to the sauce.
- Sugar: Balances the heat with subtle sweetness.
- Honey: Adds a rich, sweet layer to complement the sriracha.
- Crushed red pepper flakes: Optional for extra heat.
- Rice: Serve the chicken over cooked rice for a complete meal.
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Let's Start Cooking
- Prepare the Sauce
- In a saucepan, combine water, sriracha, soy sauce, garlic, sugar, and honey. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Thicken the Sauce
- Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Stir into the saucepan and cook until the sauce thickens. Reduce heat to low and keep warm.
- Coat the Chicken
- Toss diced chicken with cornstarch in a plastic bag until evenly coated. Sauté the chicken in a skillet with oil over medium heat until browned and cooked through.
- Combine and Serve
- Pour the honey sriracha sauce over the chicken, stirring to coat evenly. Serve over rice or noodles, garnished with red pepper flakes if desired.
My Kitchen Secrets
I've learned that marinating the chicken in a bit of soy sauce and garlic beforehand adds amazing flavor. Keep an eye on your sauce thickness too sometimes I add a splash of water if it gets too thick. Remember you can always add more heat but you can't take it away.
Perfect Partners
In my house we love serving this over fluffy rice but it's amazing with roasted broccoli too. Sometimes I'll make extra sauce because my kids love drizzling it over everything. For a lighter option try it over zucchini noodles absolutely delicious.
Keeping Leftovers Fresh
This chicken keeps beautifully in the fridge for quick lunches through the week. I store the sauce separately sometimes if I'm meal prepping. When reheating just add a tiny splash of water to bring the sauce back to life.
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Making It Your Own
Sometimes I toss in snap peas or bell peppers for extra crunch. My daughter loves it with sesame seeds sprinkled on top while my husband adds extra sriracha to his portion. That's the beauty of this recipe it's so easy to customize.
Good For You Too
What I love about making this at home is knowing exactly what goes into it. It's so much lighter than takeout and the lean chicken packs great protein. Plus that kick from the sriracha actually boosts your metabolism.
Kid Friendly Version
When cooking for little ones I usually start with less sriracha and more honey. My kids actually helped create our family's perfect balance of sweet and heat. Now they request it for dinner almost weekly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- → How spicy is this dish?
- Heat level is adjustable. Use less sriracha and skip red pepper flakes for mild, or add more for extra spice.
- → Why coat chicken in cornstarch?
- Cornstarch creates a light, crispy coating when fried and helps thicken the sauce.
- → Can I make it ahead?
- Best served fresh to maintain the crispy texture. Sauce can be made ahead and stored separately.
- → What can I serve with this?
- Serve over rice with steamed vegetables. Great with broccoli or snap peas.