Spicy Sweet Chicken Diablo
Spicy Sweet Chicken Diablo is an enticing dish that combines tender chicken thighs with vibrant vegetables in a delightful sweet and spicy sauce. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe delivers a burst of flavor that will tantalize your taste buds. With a harmonious blend of honey, sriracha, and soy sauce, each bite offers a unique taste experience. Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight dinner or planning to impress your guests, this dish is sure to be a hit. Plus, it’s customizable with your favorite veggies and can be served over rice, quinoa, or even in lettuce wraps for a fun twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (or more to taste)
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 1 large yellow bell pepper
- 1 large onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 inch ginger
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Sesame seeds
- Cooked rice
Instructions
- Marinate chicken: In a medium bowl, combine chicken with soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sriracha, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Mix well and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the sauce: Whisk together remaining soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sriracha, and water in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Cook chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken in batches; cook until browned on all sides (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- Sauté vegetables: In the same skillet, add remaining oil along with onion, bell peppers, garlic, and ginger. Cook until tender-crisp (about 5-7 minutes).
- Combine: Return cooked chicken to the skillet; pour sauce over the mixture. Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly (3-5 minutes).
- Serve hot over cooked rice or quinoa; garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 100mg