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Sweet Spicy Honey Pepper Chicken

Sweet Spicy Honey Pepper Chicken

A quick and easy weeknight dinner bursting with sweet, spicy, and savory flavors.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken:
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
For the Sauce:
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sriracha adjust to your spice preference
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
Garnish (Optional):
  • Sesame seeds
  • Chopped green onions

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Small Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
    1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
    1 tbsp olive oil, 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sriracha, sesame oil, minced garlic, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using).
    1/4 cup honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp sriracha, 1 tsp sesame oil, 2 cloves garlic, 1/2 tsp ground ginger, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  4. Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet.
    1/4 cup honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp sriracha, 1 tsp sesame oil, 2 cloves garlic, 1/2 tsp ground ginger, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  5. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly and the chicken is well coated. Stir constantly to prevent burning.
  6. Dish up immediately. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, if desired. Serve over rice or quinoa.
    Sesame seeds, Chopped green onions

Notes

Serve over rice or quinoa.
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