Honey sriracha chicken has the perfect balance between sweetness and spiciness! The great part is you can easily adjust the flavor or spiciness to your preference. If you like it hot like me go heavy on the sriracha and even add some chili or red pepper flakes. If you are more on the mild, sweet side favor the honey.
Rice goes really great with it. But for my preference I choose some vermicelli noodles and lots of veggies.
If you love sriracha sauce you can even sprinkle some over the top at the end!
Super easy Sriracha & Honey-sweetened Chinese Chicken. Ready in under 20minutes and cheaper than take out!
PrintSpicy Honey Chicken with Rice Noodles
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
This sweet and spicy Sriracha honey chicken is a quick and flavorful dish, perfect for a speedy dinner with rice noodles and vegetables.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts, diced
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 2 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 cup water
- 2 Tbsp sriracha
- 5 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 2 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1 Tbsp water
- Vermicelli noodles, cooked according to package instructions
- Assorted vegetables, such as bell peppers and broccoli, sliced
- Optional: additional sriracha or red pepper flakes for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together 2 Tbsp cornstarch and 1 Tbsp water until dissolved. Set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup water, sriracha, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sugar, and honey. Stir and bring to a simmer.
- Add the cornstarch mixture to the saucepan, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 Tbsp sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken breasts and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken in the skillet. Stir to coat the chicken evenly with the sauce.
- Add the cooked vermicelli noodles and sliced vegetables to the skillet. Toss everything together until well combined and heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional sriracha or red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
Adjust the sriracha and honey to your taste preference for more heat or sweetness. Serve with rice if preferred over noodles. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 1200
- Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 75
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I adjust the sweetness or spiciness of the honey sriracha chicken?
You can adjust the flavor by adding more sriracha if you prefer it spicier or increasing the amount of honey for a sweeter taste.
What type of noodles work best with this recipe?
Vermicelli noodles are preferred for this recipe, but you can also use other rice noodles if you like.
Can I add extra vegetables to the dish?
Yes, feel free to add more veggies to the rice noodles; they complement the honey sriracha chicken well.
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