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A tray of sweet and spicy honey sriracha chicken.

Honey Sriracha Baked Chicken Breasts

5 from 1 vote
Created by Mariam Ezzeddine
Honey sriracha baked chicken breast is baked juicy and topped with a sweet and spicy honey sriracha sauce that will tantalize your taste buds. This spicy chicken breast recipe is loaded with flavor and is perfect for meal prep. Honey sriracha chicken can be served with rice and veggies or added to salads and sandwiches.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American, Asian
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ cup sriracha sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon grated garlic
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds to garnish
  • Fresh green onions chopped to garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a baking dish with oil and set aside.
  • Season the chicken breasts with paprika, salt and pepper.
  • Heat a large skillet with oil on a medium flame, add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes and transfer them to a prepared baking dish and set aside.
  • In a saucepan combine sriracha sauce, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, white vinegar, ginger, garlic and cornstarch. Allow the sauce to simmer for 4-5 minutes.
  • Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken breast making sure the chicken is covered with sauce completely.
  • Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes and then remove the foil and bake further for 10-15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Once done, allow the chicken to rest for 5-10 minutes. Garnish the chicken with sesame seeds and green onions and serve.

Notes

  • You are just browning the chicken in the skillet. There is no need to cook it through as it will finish cooking in the oven. 
  • Easily double this recipe and freeze the leftover for later or use them in salads and sandwiches for easy lunches all week. 
  • Select chicken breasts that are similar in size and pound them to even thickness for even cooking. 
  • Bring the chicken to room temperature for 20-30 minutes before cooking and it will cook more evenly. 
  • Preheat the skillet before adding the chicken. 
  • Check for doneness with a meat thermometer. Cook chicken to 165 degrees F. 
  • This dish is spicy, but you can minimize the spice a bit by decreasing the sriracha and increasing the honey. It will still be spicy. 
  • Let the chicken rest before serving. 
  • Serve this chicken as a meal or slice it to use in sandwiches, salads, wraps, on pizza or in tacos. 

Nutrition

Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 1322mg | Potassium: 485mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 185IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg
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