Sweet and Spicy Chicken: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe for 2023
Author:Andrew
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:40 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:Asian
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sriracha sauce (adjust for spice preference)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ginger powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
Make the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sriracha sauce, garlic powder, ginger powder, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Heat the Oil: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add vegetable oil and heat until shimmering.
Cook the Chicken: Add the chicken thighs to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
Add the Sauce: Pour the sauce over the chicken in the skillet, reduce heat to medium, and simmer for about 5 minutes.
Glaze the Chicken: Stir occasionally, ensuring the chicken is well coated in the sauce.
Garnish: Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Serve: Transfer the Sweet and Spicy Chicken to a serving platter, drizzling any remaining sauce on top.