In the mood for some Chinese food? Look no further than your pantry. This easy-to-make honey Sriracha chicken will satisfy your take-out craving without the trip or the MSG.
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Honey Sriracha Chicken
- Prep Time:10 minutes
- Cook Time:20 minutes
- Total Time:30 minutes
- Servings:4
- Medium
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup water
- 5 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2-3 tablespoon Sriracha
- 2-3 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoon cold water
- Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Cooked rice (optional)
Ingredients
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Step 1
In a sauce pan, mix 1 cup water, sriracha, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, and honey. Stir thoroughly and bring to a boil.
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Step 2
Whisk together 2 tbsp of cold water and 2 tbsp cornstarch until it is completely dissolved. Add this mixture to the sauce pan and stir until thickened. Then reduce heat to low.
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Step 3
Cut chicken breasts into small, bite-sized pieces.
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Step 4
In a plastic bag, combine the diced chicken with ⅓ cup cornstarch. Close the bag and shake vigorously to completely coat the chicken.
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Step 5
On a large pan, drizzle oil and add chicken to sauteé over medium heat. When chicken is browned and cooked through, add sauce and stir.
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Step 6
Remove from heat and sprinkle with crushed pepper flakes to taste. If desired, serve over rice.
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