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Sweet and Spicy Chicken Recipe

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This Sweet and Spicy Chicken recipe delivers a perfect balance of heat and sweetness with tender chicken pieces coated in a sticky, flavorful glaze. It’s an easy and satisfying dish for weeknight dinners or meal prepping.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha or other hot sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
  • 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch until evenly coated.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sriracha, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger.
  4. Reduce heat to medium and pour the sauce over the chicken in the skillet.
  5. Cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken, about 4-5 minutes.
  6. Add red pepper flakes if desired, and stir to combine.
  7. Remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
  8. Serve hot with steamed rice or vegetables.

Notes

  • Adjust the amount of sriracha to control the heat level to your preference.
  • Chicken can be substituted with tofu for a vegetarian version.
  • This dish reheats well and is great for meal prep.

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