Description
Holy Yum Chicken is a vibrant and flavorful dish combining sweet, spicy, and tangy notes with tender, juicy chicken pieces. Quick and easy to prepare, it uses simple pantry staples and delivers a perfect balance of bold flavors and textures, making it ideal for family dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Chicken
- Boneless chicken thighs or breasts, quantity as needed
Sauce
- Honey, 3 tablespoons
- Sriracha or chili sauce, 1 to 2 tablespoons (adjust to taste)
- Soy sauce, 2 tablespoons
- Fresh garlic, 2 cloves minced
- Fresh lime juice, 1 tablespoon
Cooking
- Olive oil, 2 tablespoons
Garnish (optional)
- Fresh cilantro or basil, chopped, for garnish
- Toasted peanuts, cashews, sesame seeds, or chopped green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat chicken pieces dry with a paper towel to help the sauce adhere better. Cut into bite-sized chunks or strips if preferred for quicker cooking and easier eating.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, sriracha, soy sauce, minced garlic, and lime juice, creating the signature sweet-spicy-tangy sauce.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and sauté until golden brown and cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes depending on size.
- Add the Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken, stirring well to coat evenly. Continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and clings to the chicken pieces.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat, sprinkle with fresh cilantro or basil, and serve immediately with your choice of sides such as rice, noodles, or veggies.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic and lime juice for a brighter and more vibrant flavor.
- Cook chicken in batches if pan overcrowding occurs to ensure proper browning.
- Adjust the spice level by varying the amount of sriracha or chili sauce used.
- Allow chicken to rest a few minutes after cooking to lock in juices.
- If the sauce is too thin, thicken by stirring in a teaspoon of cornstarch mixed with water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg