Honey Sriracha Chicken
This homemade Asian-inspired dish is perfect for a weeknight family meal but will feel like you are dining out.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 247kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 4 tablespoons lite soy sauce optional tamari
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons sriracha
- 2 tablespoons lime juice fresh
- 1 teaspoon ginger fresh, grated
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound boneless and skinless chicken breast cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 garlic clove finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- chives minced (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix the water, soy sauce, honey, sriracha, lime juice and ginger, set aside.
- Whisk together flour, salt, and pepper and roll chicken pieces to coat, shake off excess.
- Over medium heat, in a large saucepan add olive oil, cook the chicken until they are starting to become golden brown. Push them to one side of the pan then add the garlic. Toss for about a minute or until they become fragrant and golden in color.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and toss to coat. Cook the chicken until the sauce thickens. Sprinkle the sesame seeds and chives if using. Serve over steamed brown rice or quinoa while still hot.
- For an added crunch, add 1/2 cup cashews or water chestnuts, just after the sauce thickens. Toss to coat and cook an additional 30 seconds or so.
Nutrition
Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 901mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g |
| SmartPoints (Freestyle): 8
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 8
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 8