This Honey Sriracha Chicken is one that is absolutely full of flavor… just like take out, but healthier! Stir-fry is hands down one of my family’s favorite meals (and I love it because it’s soooo easy to make)!

Honey Sriracha Chicken

Stacey Dohman, MS, RDN
Sweet and spicy Chinese honey sriracha chicken – better tasting and healthier than take out!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course, main dish
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4 servings
Calories 247 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3-4 chicken breasts – diced
  • 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
 

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Add the sauce and stir to coat. Sprinkle with crushed pepper flakes if desired and serve over warm rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 3ozCalories: 247kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 20gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 1532mgPotassium: 377mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 36IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg
Keyword honey chicken, sriracha
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