This honey sriracha chicken with rice is a hearty and delicious chicken recipe made with chicken breasts, honey, sriracha sauce, garlic, lime, and seasoned perfectly, then served over tender rice. An easy weeknight dinner.
Chicken is one of my favorite meats to cook with. It’s just so versatile. The meat isn’t too strongly flavored, which makes it the perfect vehicle for all kinds of delicious flavors. Over the years, I’ve made simple baked chicken with spices, fried chicken, chicken parmesan – you name it, I’ve made it. It’s always so good, and it’s a heck of a lot cheaper than some other meats out there. This time around I’m sharing a delicious chicken dish that’s sweet, spicy, and absolutely overflowing with flavor.
Honey Sriracha Chicken
This is one of the tastiest chicken recipes you’ll ever make. It’s also one of the easiest, which makes it even better in my book. Tender, white meat chicken comes together with cajun seasoning and a delicious sweet and spicy sauce made with brown sugar, honey, sriracha, and more, all served over a bed of perfectly cooked white rice. Every bite is loaded with delicious flavor and the satisfaction of knowing you made a dish that seems like it took forever but actually had you in and out of the kitchen in no time.
Why You’ll Love This Honey Sriracha Chicken Recipe
- This is a quick and easy recipe, so you won’t spend hours in the kitchen.
- Chicken is cheap, I mean cheap.
- It’s a hearty recipe that will leave you full and satisfied for the entire evening.
- The ingredients are so easy, but they come together to make a recipe with a deeply complex flavor.
- It’s just spicy enough, and the leftovers are just as good. All of those flavors really marry together overnight.
- The sauce recipe works great on chicken thighs, chicken wings, even if using to make honey sriracha chicken wraps.
Tips and Variations
This is a fairly simple recipe, but I do have some tips that will help you make it as delicious as it can possibly be. I also have a couple of variations so you can switch things up if you like.
Tips
- Cut the chicken breasts into uniform sizes so they cook evenly.
- Don’t rush when it comes to cooking down the sauce. You want to reduce the sauce without the risk of burning it.
- Don’t cook the chicken at a higher heat than medium. You don’t want the flavor of burned butter in your dish.
Variations
- Try making this recipe with beef, pork, or even a white fish like cod or roughy.
- If you don’t like spicy food, omit the red pepper flakes.
- You can serve this dish with brown rice or noodles, as well.
Honey Sriracha Chicken FAQ
If you have questions about this honey sriracha chicken, I have you covered. The following FAQ answers the most commonly asked questions about this recipe.
What is sriracha made of?
Sriracha is a kind of hot sauce or chili sauce. Rather than simply being hot, the sauce also has sweetness, containing chili peppers, vinegar, garlic, salt, and sugar.
What does sriracha taste like?
It varies from sauce to sauce, but in general, all sriracha will be spicy with a tangy, sweet flavor and heavy garlic. It has a consistency similar to ketchup.
Where does sriracha come from?
Sriracha was created in the 1930s in Si Racha, Thailand by a housewife named Thanom Chakkapak.
Can you freeze honey sriracha chicken?
Absolutely. This recipe is very freezer friendly. Simply place it in an air-tight, freezer-safe container or heavy-duty freezer bags for up to 3 months.
What to serve with honey sriracha chicken?
All kinds of delicious dishes and veggies can be great sides for this sweet and spicy chicken. Some great ideas include:
- Roasted broccoli
- Rice
- Garlic mashed potatoes
- Green beans
- Rice pilaf
- Cauliflower gratin
- Cauliflower rice
- Cornbread muffins
How to Store and Reheat
Store this chicken in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in an air-tight freezer-safe container or heavy-duty freezer bag for up to 3 months. To reheat, put the chicken in a pot over medium-low heat and cook until heated through.
Honey Sriracha Chicken Ingredients
It only takes a few simple ingredients to make this delicious dish. You’ll find everything you need easily at your local grocery store.
For the Chicken
- Chicken breasts, cut into bite sized chunks
- Butter
- Black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Slap Ya Mama
For the Sauce
- Brown sugar
- Honey
- Soy sauce or low sodium soy sauce
- Black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Sriracha sauce
- Red pepper flakes
For the Rice
- White rice, rinsed
- Chicken broth
How to Make Honey Sriracha Chicken
Making this recipe is so easy. It only takes a few simple steps to make this rich, delicious, sweet, and spicy recipe.
Step 1: Cook the Rice
Bring chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Then, add the rice, cover, and reduce the heat to medium. Cook until the rice is tender.
Step 2: Cook the Chicken
Melt butter in a large frying pan, or skillet, over medium heat. Then, add the chicken. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink, then sprinkle the chicken with seasonings and stir. Transfer the chicken from the pan to a plate while making the sauce.
Step 3: Make the Sauce
Add the sauce ingredients to the pan you used for the chicken. Stir to combine and bring to a boil over medium high heat, stirring frequently. Reduce the heat and cook until the sauce thickens and cooks down.
Step 4: Finish the Dish
Add the chicken back to the pan with the sticky sauce mixture and spoon it over the chicken. Continue to cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Serve over rice, top with sesame seeds and sliced green onions, if desired, and enjoy!
Try This Delicious Honey Sriracha Chicken Today
This delicious honey sriracha chicken is loaded with sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors that everyone loves. The best part is that it comes together so quickly! It’s the perfect dish for a busy weeknight or to double up and serve to guests. However and whenever you decide to make it I can guarantee that you’re going to love it as much as I do.
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Honey Sriracha Chicken
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 3-4 chicken breasts, cut into 1" pieces
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Slap Ya Mama
For the Honey Sriracha Sauce
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce, (low sodium)
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
For the Rice
- 1 cup white rice, rinsed
- 2 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil over medium high heat. Add rice, cover, reduce heat to medium and cook until rice is tender.
- In a large frying pan, melt butter over medium heat and add chicken.
- Cook chicken until it is no longer pink, sprinkle with seasonings, stir, remove from pan and place on a plate while making the sauce.
- Add sauce ingredients into the pan. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil over medium high heat, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to a simmer and continue cooking until the sauce thickens and cooks down.
- Add chicken back into the pan and spoon sauce over chicken. Continue cooking for a couple additional minutes.
- Serve chicken over rice, top with sesame seeds and sliced green onion, if desired, and enjoy.
Notes
Nutrition
Here are a few pics that are perfect to save to your favorite Pinterest boards.
Enjoy, Terri
