Description
This Honey Sriracha Chicken is sweet, spicy, tangy, and packed with flavor. Tender oven-baked chicken breasts are coated in a sticky garlic honey-sriracha glaze that makes an easy and irresistible weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Honey Sriracha Sauce
- 1/4 cup sriracha sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
For Garnish
- Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
- Sesame seeds
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a small bowl, whisk together sriracha, honey, soy sauce, vinegar, lime juice, and garlic.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, thyme, and basil.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and brown chicken for 2–3 minutes per side.
- Transfer chicken to the prepared baking dish.
- Pour the honey sriracha sauce over the chicken and turn to coat.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove foil and continue baking for 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove about 3 tablespoons of sauce from the dish and whisk with cornstarch.
- Pour the slurry back into the baking dish and bake for 1–2 more minutes until thickened.
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes.
- Spoon sauce over the chicken, garnish with cilantro, sesame seeds, and lime wedges, then serve.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of sriracha to control the heat level.
- Chicken thighs, shrimp, or salmon work well as substitutes.
- Marinate the chicken in the sauce for extra flavor.
- Use a meat thermometer and cook chicken to 165°F.
- Great for meal prep and leftovers.
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari or gluten-free soy sauce.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American