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Spicy Honey Chicken

This recipe puts a healthier twist on traditional Chinese takeout. The sweet chili and honey in the sauce makes for a spicy sweet flavor. Paired with homemade fried rice, you won’t miss traditional takeout. 

Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American, Chinese
Keyword chicken, chili peppers, chinese, dinner, healthy dinner, healthy recipes, honey, lunch, soy sauce, spicy, spicy chicken, sriracha, sweet chili sauce, takeout
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Author Holly Nicolas

Ingredients

  • 3-4 Chicken Breasts, Cubed
  • 1/3 Cup Corn Starch
  • 1-2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 Cup Water
  • 5 Tbsp Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
  • 1 Tbsp Sweet Chili Sauce or Sriracha (2-3 Tbsp for Sriracha, depending on how spicy you want it)
  • 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 Tbsp Garlic, Minced (about 2 cloves)
  • 3 Tbsp Honey
  • 2 Tbsp Corn Starch
  • 2 Tbsp Water

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup water, soy sauce, sweet chili sauce (or sriracha), brown sugar, garlic and honey. Bring to a boil.

  2. Stir 2 tbsp water into 2 tbsp corn starch in a small bowl. Once combined, add to saucepan and stir until thickened. Reduce to low heat. 

  3. Add chicken and 1/3 cup corn starch to a gallon bag. Zip closed and toss until chicken is completely coated. Drizzle olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add coated chicken to pan and cook until golden brown, turning every few minutes. Make sure chicken is cooked through. 

  4. Add sauce over cooked chicken in skillet pan and stir to coat. 

  5. Serve over rice or with fried rice recipe. Top with red pepper flakes if desired.