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 some heat and sticky glaze. This chicken dish is super easy to make and will easily become a family favorite!
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 & 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless, chicken breasts , cut into 1-inch wide strips
- salt and pepper , to taste
- 1/3 cup + 1 teaspoon cornstarch , divided
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon sriracha hot sauce
- 2 teaspoons 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 1/3 cup 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 teaspoon 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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Notes
Add a vegetable. If you want to include a vegetable, add in a 1/2 pound crisp-tender broccoli florets with the chicken and sauce.
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