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Honey Sriracha Chicken

Sweet and spicy Chinese honey sriracha chicken - better tasting and healthier than take out!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 347 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 3-4 chicken breasts diced
  • ⅓ cup corn starch
Sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 2-3 tablespoons Sriracha (depending on how spicy you want it)
  • 5 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic 
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons honey (depending on how sweet you want it)
  • 2 tablespoons corn starch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • optional: crushed red pepper flakes, cooked rice for serving

Instructions

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  1. In a small-medium sauce pan, combine the 1 cup of water, sriracha, soy sauce, garlic, sugar, and honey and stir. Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat. 
  2. Whisk together the 2 tablespoons corn starch and remaining 2 tablespoons of water until dissolved. Add to sauce pan and stir until thickened. Reduce heat to low.
  3. Add diced chicken and 1/3 cup corn starch to a large plastic bag. Seal the bag and shake to coat chicken. Drizzle a large pan or skillet with oil over medium heat. Add chicken and sauté until browned and chicken is cooked through. 
  4. Add the sauce and stir to coat. Sprinkle with crushed pepper flakes if desired and serve over warm rice.

Notes

  • Control the spice level by adding more or less crushed red pepper flakes. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 347kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 39g (78%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 108mg (36%) Sodium 1630mg (68%) Potassium 698mg (20%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 22g (44%) Vitamin A 62IU (1%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 20mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 347

% Daily Value*

Calories 347kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 39g 78%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 108mg 36%
Sodium 1630mg 68%
Potassium 698mg 15%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 22g 44%
Vitamin A 62IU 1%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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