Sriracha Garlic Chicken
Tender chicken thigh pieces glazed in a spicy, garlicky, lightly sweet sriracha sauce.
Instructions
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Step 1
Whisk the sriracha, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, water, cornstarch, and sesame oil until smooth. Set the sauce aside.
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Step 2
Cut the chicken into evenly sized pieces, pat dry, and season with the black pepper.
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Step 3
Heat the neutral cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in one layer and cook, turning occasionally, until browned and nearly cooked through.
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Step 4
Reduce to medium heat, add the garlic, and stir until fragrant.
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Step 5
Whisk the prepared sauce once more, pour it into the skillet, and stir until it bubbles, thickens, and coats the chicken. Confirm that the thickest chicken pieces reach 74°C.
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Step 6
Remove the skillet from the heat and scatter the scallions over the glazed chicken before serving.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: medium
Prevent cross-contamination from raw chicken, cook every piece to at least 74°C internally, and refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Risk factors
- Raw poultry can carry harmful bacteria.
- Small chicken pieces can cook unevenly if they differ greatly in size.
- The sweet glaze can scorch if overheated.