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Honey Sriracha Chicken That’s Faster Than Takeout

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at Richmond chapter.

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.

(Don’t know what MSG is? It’s time for you to educate yoself. Look here)

Honey Sriracha Chicken

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 10 minutesCook time: 20 minutesTotal time: 30 minutesServings:4 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

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    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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    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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    Cut chicken breasts into small, bite-sized pieces.

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    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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    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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    Remove from heat and sprinkle with crushed pepper flakes to taste. If desired, serve over rice.