Description
Sweet, spicy, and savory Honey Sriracha Chicken coated in a sticky sauce that’s easy to make and perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup sriracha hot chili sauce (adjust to taste)
1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari
1/4 cup chicken broth or water (optional)
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice
1/2 tsp ground ginger or garlic powder (optional)
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Place the chicken in a slow cooker or baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, sriracha, soy sauce or tamari, chicken broth or water, garlic, rice vinegar or lime juice, ground ginger, and black pepper.
- Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are well coated.
- Slow Cooker Method: Cover and cook on low for 3–6 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Oven Method: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25–40 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and the sauce is glossy.
- If a thicker sauce is desired, mix cornstarch with a small amount of water and stir it into the sauce during the last 15 minutes of cooking.
- Spoon sauce over the chicken and serve hot.
Notes
Adjust sriracha to control the heat level.
Chicken thighs stay especially juicy in this recipe.
Use tamari or coconut aminos for a gluten-free option.
Great served over rice, noodles, or quinoa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–40 minutes (oven) or 3–6 hours (slow cooker)
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker or Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg