Name: Sweet and Spicy Chicken with Honey and Pepper Recipe – Perfect Balance of Heat and Sweet
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces); 2 tbsp cornstarch; 1 tsp salt; ½ tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; ¼ cup honey; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste); 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or rice vinegar); 1 tsp garlic powder; ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for extra heat)

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
2 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp vegetable oil

Sauce:

¼ cup honey
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or rice vinegar)
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for extra heat)

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken:
- In a bowl, toss chicken pieces with cornstarch, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
Cook the Chicken:
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside.
Make the Sauce:
- In the same pan, lower heat to medium and add honey, soy sauce, sriracha, vinegar, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.
- Stir well and let it simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
Combine Everything:
- Return the cooked chicken to the pan and toss to coat evenly in the sauce.
- Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce caramelizes.

Serve:
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired.
- Serve over steamed rice or vegetables.