Honey Sriracha Chicken Recipe

5 from 4 ratings

Sweet and spicy honey sriracha chicken with a sticky glaze that works as both marinade and sauce. Grill it, bake it, or cook it in a skillet for an easy weeknight dinner.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chicken, chicken breast, grilled chicken, grilling, sriracha

Servings:

Calories: 662kcal

Author: Mike Hultquist

Ingredients

FOR THE MARINADE & SAUCE

1/2 cup sriracha
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

FOR THE CHICKEN

4 large chicken breasts this recipe can marinate more if needed
Olive oil as needed

Instructions

Whisk all of the marinade ingredients together until well combined. Reserve half of the marinade to use later for basting and serving.
Marinate your chicken in a baggie or large bowl, sealed, at least 8 hours in the refrigerator, or overnight for even more flavor. If time is a factor, you can marinate for 30 minutes to get some additional flavor.

COOKING THE CHICKEN

Heat your grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade. Grill the chicken 5 minutes per side to get a nice sear.
Baste/brush on a few spoonsful of the reserved honey-sriracha sauce and continue to grill until you reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F when measured with a meat thermometer. I like to baste a few times while cooking.
Remove from heat and let rest a couple minutes.
Serve with the remaining reserved honey-sriracha sauce.

Notes

Alternate Cooking Methods

Skillet Method. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook about 5 minutes per side to develop a good sear. Reduce heat to medium-low, brush with the reserved honey sriracha sauce, and continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Oven Baked Method. Preheat oven to 375°F. Place the marinated chicken on a lightly oiled baking sheet or in a baking dish. Bake 20-25 minutes, depending on thickness, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Brush with the reserved honey sriracha sauce during the final few minutes of cooking.

Heat Factor. Mild-Medium, but you'll get plenty of sweet zing from the honey-sriracha marinade and finishing sauce. For more pronounced heat, try adding spicier chili powder or flakes to the marinade/sauce.

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