Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sriracha or other chili sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (for thickening)
- Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish
- Cooking oil (vegetable or sesame oil)
Instructions
- Start by cleaning and cutting your chicken into uniform, bite-sized pieces. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper, then set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sriracha, minced garlic, and grated ginger until well combined. This sauce is the heart of this irresistible chicken recipe, offering a perfect blend of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors.
- Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until they are golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Pour the prepared sauce into the same skillet, bringing it to a gentle simmer. Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet. Stir in the cornstarch mixture to thicken the sauce, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until glossy and syrupy.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped green onions over the top. Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal. For additional flavor, pair with honey pepper chicken pasta or one-pot orzo for a delightful culinary experience.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari or a gluten-free soy sauce alternative.
- Adjust the level of spiciness by increasing or decreasing the sriracha sauce.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, add more cornstarch mixed with water and cook until desired consistency is reached.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free Option
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg