5 from 81 votes
Sweet and Spicy Sriracha Chicken Thighs
Sweet and Spicy Sriracha Chicken Thighs are marinated boneless, skinless chicken thighs cooked in a garlic-ginger hoisin, sriracha, honey, and soy sauce glaze. The result is tender chicken with a balanced heat and sweet sauce. Sesame seeds finish the dish with a slight nuttiness. This recipe combines Asian-inspired flavors in a method suitable for stovetop cooking with a quick marinade and pan sauce reduction.
Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
360 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 8 chicken thighs fat trimmed, boneless, skinless
- 3-4 large garlic about a tablespoon worth, cloves, minced
- 1 inch piece ginger about a tablespoon worth, fresh, minced
- 4 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 teaspoon Chili garlic sauce (optional)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 - 2 tablespoon water
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- sesame seeds to garnish
Instructions
- Add chicken thighs to a large zip lock bag.
- In a medium sized bowl, add all of the remaining ingredients, except the water. Mix well, then add water.
- Add marinade to the chicken, seal, and let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- In a large saute pan, heat olive oil on medium. Add the chicken only at first and cook for 2 minutes on each side. Add marinade and continue to cook for another 3-4 minutes on each side while the sauce reduces and the chicken is cooked through. Garnish with sesame seeds and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Fresh garlic and ginger can be substituted with garlic powder and ground ginger using ratio: 1 teaspoon garlic powder per tablespoon fresh garlic, 1 teaspoon ground ginger per tablespoon fresh ginger.
- Marinate chicken for at least 15 minutes, or up to 24 hours in the fridge for stronger flavor.
- Marinated chicken can be frozen for up to 6 months before cooking.
- When using bone-in thighs, sear skin side down first, then bake at 375°F for 30 minutes, basting with sauce once during baking.
Nutrition Information
Calories
360kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
45g
(90%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
215mg
(72%)
Sodium
860mg
(36%)
Potassium
591mg
(13%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
54IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
30mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 360
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 360kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 45g | 90% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 215mg | 72% |
| Sodium | 860mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 591mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 54IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.