Spicy Sweet Chicken Diablo (Printable)

Tender chicken and vegetables in honey-sriracha sauce, ready in 45 minutes with perfect sweet-spicy balance.

# What you'll need:

→ Chicken

01 - 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 1 tbsp cornstarch
03 - 1/2 tsp kosher salt
04 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Sauce

05 - 1/3 cup honey
06 - 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
07 - 2 tbsp sriracha
08 - 2 tbsp rice vinegar
09 - 1 tbsp ketchup
10 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
11 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

→ Vegetables

12 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
13 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
14 - 1 small red onion, sliced
15 - 1 cup sugar snap peas, trimmed

→ Cooking & Garnish

16 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
17 - 2 green onions, sliced
18 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds
19 - Cooked jasmine rice for serving

# Method:

01 - Toss chicken thigh pieces with cornstarch, kosher salt, and black pepper in a bowl until evenly coated.
02 - Whisk together honey, soy sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, ketchup, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a separate bowl. Set aside.
03 - Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
04 - Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet. Add bell peppers, red onion, and snap peas. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender.
05 - Return chicken to the skillet. Pour sauce over chicken and vegetables. Stir well and cook for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats everything evenly.
06 - Serve immediately over jasmine rice, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The perfect harmony of spicy sriracha and sweet honey.
  • Ready in just 45 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
  • Flexible and easy to customize with your favorite seasonal vegetables.
02 -
  • Adjust the amount of sriracha to find your perfect spice level.
  • Use a large skillet or wok to ensure the vegetables stir-fry rather than steam.
  • Ensure the chicken is patted dry before tossing with cornstarch for the best golden-brown exterior.
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