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Honey Sriracha Chicken

This Honey Sriracha Chicken is the perfect combination of sweet and spicy, and it's oh-so-easy to make. You only need a handful of ingredients, which come together in less than 30 minutes. The honey provides a nice balance of sweetness, and the sriracha adds a little kick. The flavors are bold and vibrant, and the chicken is incredibly juicy and tender. I love serving this with some white rice and steamed veggies. But it goes with so many different sides.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 347 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the chicken
  • 2 chicken breasts
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon olive oil
  • ½ cup honey
  • 1½ tablespoons Sriracha (see note 1)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest

Instructions

Prepare the chicken
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  1. Place the chicken on a chopping board and use a paper towel to pat it dry.2 chicken breasts
  2. Next, hold a large, sharp knife parallel to the cutting board. Cut through the chicken breast sideways until you have two cutlets.
  3. Repeat this process with the second chicken breast.
  4. If the chicken cutlet is uneven, you can cover it with parchment paper and use the base of a heavy skillet or smooth meat mallet to flatten it slightly.
  5. Add the flour to a shallow dish.¼ cup all-purpose flour
  6. Season the chicken cutlets with salt and pepper on both sides and lightly coat them in the flour.½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon black pepper
To cook the dish
  1. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.2 tablespoons olive oil
  2. Cook the chicken fillets for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
  3. Remove the fillets to a plate, tent with foil, and set aside.
  4. Pour a small amount of olive oil into your ½ cup measure; swirl the oil around the cup and then measure the honey. Pour the honey into the same skillet the chicken was cooked in.¼ teaspoon olive oil½ cup honey
  5. Add the sriracha, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, lime juice, and zest to the skillet.1½ tablespoons sriracha2 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar1 tablespoon lime juice1 teaspoon lime zest
  6. Bubble gently for 2 minutes, then return the chicken to the pan and spoon the sauce over. Cook for 1 minute more.
  7. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • The recipe suggests 1½ tablespoons of sriracha, and the sauce has a mild kick without being too spicy. Feel free to adjust it to taste. 
  • 1 tablespoon = a hint of spice.
  • 2 tablespoons = a nice kick.
  • 3 tablespoons = a good kick of heat.
  • 4 tablespoons = hot, for serious spice lovers
  • The recipe suggests 1½ tablespoons of sriracha, and the sauce has a mild kick without being too spicy. Feel free to adjust it to taste. 

    1 tablespoon = a hint of spice. 2 tablespoons = a nice kick. 3 tablespoons = a good kick of heat. 4 tablespoons = hot, for serious spice lovers

  • 1 tablespoon = a hint of spice.
  • 2 tablespoons = a nice kick.
  • 3 tablespoons = a good kick of heat.
  • 4 tablespoons = hot, for serious spice lovers

Nutrition Information

Calories 347kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 72mg (24%) Sodium 669mg (28%) Potassium 220mg (6%) Fiber 0.4g (2%) Sugar 36g (72%) Vitamin A 45IU (1%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 13mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 347

% Daily Value*

Calories 347kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 72mg 24%
Sodium 669mg 28%
Potassium 220mg 5%
Fiber 0.4g 2%
Sugar 36g 72%
Vitamin A 45IU 1%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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