Honey Sriracha Chicken Bites (Printable)

Tender chicken pieces coated in a sweet and spicy honey Sriracha glaze, ideal for snacks or meals.

# Ingredient list:

→ Chicken

01 - 1.1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
02 - 2 tbsp cornstarch
03 - 1/2 tsp salt
04 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Glaze

05 - 3 tbsp honey
06 - 2 tbsp Sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
07 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
08 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
09 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
10 - 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated

→ For Cooking & Garnish

11 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)
12 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds
13 - 2 tbsp sliced green onions

# Cooking steps:

01 - Toss chicken pieces with cornstarch, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl until evenly coated.
02 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
03 - Reduce heat to medium in the same skillet. Add minced garlic and grated ginger; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Add honey, Sriracha, soy sauce, and rice vinegar to the skillet. Stir and simmer for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
05 - Return chicken to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the glaze. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until heated through and sticky.
06 - Transfer to a serving platter. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve immediately.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • Sweet and spicy honey Sriracha glaze
  • Perfect as an appetizer or main dish
02 -
  • For extra crunch, dredge chicken in panko before frying
  • Adjust Sriracha for more or less heat
03 -
  • Use fresh ingredients for best flavor
  • Cook chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding
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