Description
This honey sriracha chicken is a sweet and spicy slow cooker recipe made with simple ingredients and minimal prep. It’s perfect for easy weeknight dinners and meal prep!
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup sriracha sauce
- 1 ½ lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast
- 2 teaspoons corn starch
- 2 teaspoons white sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, minced
Instructions
- Step 1: Add soy sauce, honey, and sriracha to a slow cooker and whisk the ingredients together.
- Step 2: Add the chicken to the slow cooker and toss to coat.
- Step 3: Cook the chicken on high for 2-3 hours, or on low for 4-6 hours.
- Step 4: When the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and set aside.
- Step 5: Add the cornstarch to the slow cooker and whisk.
- Step 6: Cover the slow cooker and set it to high until the sauce thickens and sticks to a spoon.
- Step 7: Cut the chicken into small ½-inch cubes.
- Step 8: Add the chicken back to the slow cooker and toss to coat.
- Step 9: Serve over white rice and top with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
Chicken thighs can be used for a juicier result. Adjust the amount of sriracha to control the heat level based on preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 231 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: slow cooker, honey sriracha chicken, easy dinner, meal prep, spicy chicken