Woohoo Chicken
Get ready to dazzle your taste buds with Woohoo Chicken, a zesty, savory dish bursting with bold flavors! Featuring tender, juicy boneless chicken thighs seared to golden perfection and smothered in a sticky, sweet-and-spicy glaze made with soy sauce, honey, sriracha, lime juice, garlic, and ginger, this recipe delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort. A quick cornstarch slurry thickens the sauce to irresistible, glossy perfection, while garnishes of green onions and sesame seeds add a pop of freshness and crunch. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy skillet recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Serve it over fluffy steamed rice or with roasted vegetables, and let every bite of this flavor-packed masterpiece leave you shouting "Woohoo!" Perfect keywords to describe this recipe include "sweet and spicy chicken," "easy skillet chicken recipe," and "quick dinner idea."
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1.5 tablespoons sriracha
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil (vegetable or avocado oil)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 pieces green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel and season both sides with salt and pepper. Set aside.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sriracha, lime juice, minced garlic, and minced ginger to create the marinade and glaze.
Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken thighs and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
In the same skillet, pour the prepared marinade and bring it to a simmer on medium-low heat.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Slowly pour this mixture into the simmering marinade while stirring, allowing it to thicken. This should take about 1-2 minutes.
Return the cooked chicken thighs to the skillet, coating them evenly in the thickened glaze. Allow the chicken to simmer in the sauce for another 3-4 minutes, spooning the glaze over the top occasionally.
Remove the chicken from heat and transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds for a pop of color and added flavor.
Serve Woohoo Chicken hot, alongside steamed rice or your favorite vegetables. Enjoy the zesty, savory goodness that will leave you saying 'Woohoo!'
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1374 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.2 g | 99% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.6 g | 83% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 500 mg | 167% | |
| Sodium | 3892 mg | 169% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.5 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.5 g | ||
| Protein | 112.1 g | 224% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 216 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1444 mg | 31% | |
*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.
