Description
Sriracha Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that brings the perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors to your table. This recipe features succulent chicken thighs coated in a sticky glaze made from honey, Sriracha sauce, and soy sauce. It’s quick to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings with friends and family. The garlic adds an aromatic touch, while the optional sesame seeds give a delightful crunch. Serve it over rice, in tacos, or with a fresh salad for a burst of flavor that will please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs (deboned but skin-on)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1½ tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon tamari (or soy sauce)
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, tamari, Sriracha, rice vinegar, and salt until smooth.
- Stir in minced garlic and coat the chicken thighs thoroughly with the marinade. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until golden brown on both sides.
- Pour remaining marinade into the skillet and simmer until it thickens slightly around the chicken.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 110mg