Honey Sriracha Chicken

Ingredients

• 3-4 chicken breasts, diced
• 1/3 cup of corn starch
• 2 tablespoons of canola oil
• 1 cup of water
• 2-3 tablespoons sriracha (depending on how spicy you want it)
• 5 tablespoons of soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon of minced garlic
• 1/4 cup of sugar
• 2-3 tablespoons of honey (depending on how sweet you want it)
• 2 tablespoons of corn starch
• 2 tablespoons of cold water
• optional: crushed red pepper flakes, cooked rice for serving

Directions

1. Combine the water, sriracha, soy sauce, garlic, sugar, and honey into a small sauce pan and stir. Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat.
2. Whisk together the 2 tablespoons of corn starch and remaining 2 tablespoons of water until dissolved. 
3. Add to the mixture in the sauce pan and stir until thickened. Reduce heat to low.
4. Place the diced chicken and 1/3 cup of corn starch in a large plastic bag. Seal the bag and shake to coat the chicken.
5. Drizzle a large skillet with the canola oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and saute until browned and cooked through.
6. Add the sauce and stir to coat.
7. (Optional) Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and serve over rice if desired.

Source — lecremedelacrumb.com
Prepared by Chance Back
Louisiana Anthology
March 20, 2020