Description

This Spicy Honey Chicken recipe features tender bite-sized pieces of chicken thighs or breasts cooked to golden perfection in a sweet and spicy honey glaze. Enhanced with garlic, soy sauce, sriracha, and a touch of rice vinegar, this quick and easy stovetop dish delivers a perfect balance of heat and sweetness. Garnished with green onions and toasted sesame seeds, it’s a delightful main course ideal for weeknight dinners, served alongside steamed rice or noodles.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Seasoning

1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Salt and black pepper to taste

Sauce

1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sriracha or other hot chili sauce
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for extra heat)

Cooking

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced

Garnish

2 tablespoons chopped green onions
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

Prepare the skillet: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. This ensures the pan is hot and ready for cooking the chicken.
Season and cook chicken: Season the bite-sized chicken pieces generously with salt and black pepper. Add them to the hot skillet and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally until the chicken is golden brown and thoroughly cooked through.
Mix the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes if you desire extra heat. This sauce will provide the characteristic sweet and spicy glaze.
Combine chicken and sauce: Pour the prepared sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet. Stir well to evenly coat all pieces with the sauce.
Simmer to thicken: Reduce heat to medium and let the chicken simmer in the sauce for 2 to 3 minutes. This allows the sauce to thicken and form a beautiful glaze over the chicken.
Garnish and serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Sprinkle chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds over the glazed chicken before serving for added flavor and presentation.

Notes

Serve with steamed rice or noodles to create a complete, satisfying meal.
Adjust the amount of sriracha to control the dish’s spiciness to your preference.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.