Sweet N Spicy Chicken
Transform your dinner table with this Sweet N Spicy Chicken recipe, a perfect marriage of bold flavors and easy preparation. Juicy, tender chicken thighs are seared to golden perfection, then enveloped in a luscious glaze made from honey, soy sauce, sriracha, lime juice, and fresh ginger. The balance of sweet heat and zesty tang is elevated by a silky cornstarch-thickened sauce, making every bite irresistibly delicious. Garnished with sesame seeds and fresh green onions for a touch of crunch and color, this dish is ready in just 40 minutes and pairs beautifully with steamed rice or sautéed vegetables. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive meal for guests, this Sweet N Spicy Chicken is your ticket to effortless culinary excellence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.25 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken thighs and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove the chicken and set aside.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add honey, soy sauce, sriracha sauce, lime juice, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Stir well to combine and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Slowly add the slurry to the skillet, stirring constantly, to thicken the sauce.
Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top. Lower the heat and cover the skillet. Let the chicken cook in the sauce for 10-12 minutes, flipping occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Remove the skillet from heat and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions as garnish.
Serve warm over steamed rice or with a side of vegetables to complete the meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
970 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.1 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.8 g | 54% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 265 mg | 88% | |
| Sodium | 5148 mg | 224% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 74.8 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 56.8 g | ||
| Protein | 55.2 g | 110% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 98 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1078 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
