Spicy honey chicken is a delicious dish that combines the sweetness of honey with a kick of spiciness. Here’s a simple recipe to make spicy honey chicken:
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce (adjust according to your spice preference)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- In a bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, sriracha sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. This will be the marinade and sauce for the chicken.
- Place the chicken breasts in a shallow dish or a resealable plastic bag. Pour half of the marinade over the chicken and toss to coat evenly. Reserve the remaining marinade for later.
- Allow the chicken to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight for maximum flavor.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting any excess drip off, and place it in the hot skillet. Discard the used marinade.
- Cook the chicken for about 5-6 minutes per side or until cooked through and nicely browned. The cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the chicken breasts.
- Reduce the heat to low and pour the reserved marinade over the cooked chicken in the skillet. Allow it to simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the chicken.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and transfer the chicken to a serving platter.
- Garnish the chicken with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
- Serve the spicy honey chicken with steamed rice or your favorite side dishes. Enjoy!
Note: If you prefer a milder version, you can adjust the amount of sriracha sauce or red pepper flakes to suit your taste.
