Sweet & Spicy Sticky Chicken
Honey, soy sauce, brown sugar, and sriracha come together to make an incredible sauce for this Sweet & Spicy Sticky Chicken Recipe. It offers the perfect balance of sweetness with a touch of heat and a delicious sticky glaze.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1¼ lbs. boneless, skinless, chicken breasts cut into 1-inch wide strips
- salt and pepper to taste
- ⅓ cup + 1 tsp cornstarch divided
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tbsp sriracha hot sauce
- 2 tsp chopped fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic minced
Instructions
- Season the chicken strips on both sides with the salt and pepper, then place them in a plastic bag with a ⅓ cup of cornstarch. Seal and toss until the chicken is well coated, then shake off any excess.
- Warm oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, add the chicken (cooking in batches if necessary to not overcrowd the pan and adding more oil, as necessary.) Brown chicken strips until golden and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.
- While the chicken is cooking, make the sauce. Place the soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, sriracha, ginger, garlic, and 1 tsp cornstarch in a small saucepan. Whisk together and bring to a bubble, over medium heat until thickened.
- Transfer all the cooked chicken back to the skillet and pour sauce over the top. Simmer for a couple more minutes until the chicken is coated and sticky.
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Nutrition
Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 784mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg