Honey Sriracha Chicken With Broccoli

Honey Sriracha Chicken With Broccoli is a quick skillet dinner made with tender chicken pieces, crisp broccoli, and a sweet-spicy sauce. The honey adds sweetness, the sriracha brings heat, and the garlic and soy sauce make everything taste savory and balanced.

This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you want something simple but not boring. Serve it over rice, noodles, or quinoa for an easy meal that feels takeout-inspired but is made right at home.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

• Quick dinner: It comes together in about 30 minutes.

• Simple sauce: The honey sriracha sauce uses easy pantry ingredients.

• Great with rice: It makes a filling meal when served over steamed rice.

• Easy to adjust: You can make it mild, spicy, or add extra vegetables.

Equipment Needed

• Cutting board

• Sharp knife

• Measuring cups and spoons

• Small mixing bowl

• Whisk or fork

• Large skillet or wok

• Wooden spoon or spatula

• Tongs

Ingredients List

For the Chicken and Broccoli

• 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces

• 4 cups broccoli florets

• 2 tablespoons cornstarch

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or avocado oil

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger, optional

• 2 tablespoons water, for steaming broccoli

For the Honey Sriracha Sauce

• 1/3 cup honey

• 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

• 2 tablespoons sriracha, or more to taste

• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar

• 1 teaspoon sesame oil

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

• 2 tablespoons water

For Serving

• Cooked white rice, brown rice, or noodles

• Sesame seeds, optional

• Sliced green onions, optional

Timing & Servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

How to Make Honey Sriracha Chicken With Broccoli Step by Step

Step 1: Make the sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water. Set it aside.

Step 2: Coat the chicken
Place the chicken pieces in a bowl. Add cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. Toss until the chicken is lightly coated.

Step 3: Cook the chicken
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, turning as needed, until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Step 4: Cook the broccoli
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet. Add the broccoli and cook for 2 minutes, stirring often.

Step 5: Steam the broccoli
Add 2 tablespoons water to the skillet. Cover and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the broccoli is bright green and crisp-tender.

Step 6: Add garlic and ginger
Remove the lid. Add the garlic and ginger, if using. Stir for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant.

Step 7: Add chicken back
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the broccoli. Stir everything together.

Step 8: Add the sauce
Pour the honey sriracha sauce into the skillet. Stir well and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and broccoli.

Step 9: Serve
Remove from heat. Serve warm over rice or noodles. Top with sesame seeds and green onions if you like.

Tips for the Best Honey Sriracha Chicken With Broccoli

1. Cut the chicken into even pieces so it cooks at the same speed.
2. Do not skip the cornstarch coating. It helps the chicken brown nicely and gives the sauce something to cling to.
3. Cook the chicken in a single layer. If the pan is too crowded, the chicken may steam instead of brown.
4. Keep the broccoli slightly crisp. It will continue to soften a little once the sauce is added.
5. Taste the sauce before adding it to the pan. If you want it sweeter, add a little more honey. If you want more heat, add more sriracha.
6. Use low-sodium soy sauce if possible. Regular soy sauce can make the dish too salty.

Variations to Try

• Make it milder: Use 1 tablespoon sriracha instead of 2.

• Make it spicier: Add extra sriracha or a pinch of red pepper flakes.

• Use chicken thighs: Boneless skinless chicken thighs stay juicy and work well in this recipe.

• Add more vegetables: Bell peppers, snap peas, carrots, zucchini, or mushrooms are good options.

• Try shrimp: Use peeled shrimp and cook just until pink, then toss with the sauce.

• Make it gluten-free: Use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.

Serving Suggestions

Serve Honey Sriracha Chicken With Broccoli over steamed jasmine rice, brown rice, fried rice, or noodles.

For a lighter meal, serve it with cauliflower rice or extra steamed vegetables. You can also add a side of cucumber salad or simple lettuce cups to balance the sweet and spicy sauce.

Make-Ahead, Storage, and Reheating

• You can cut the chicken and broccoli ahead of time and store them separately in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
• The sauce can also be mixed ahead and stored in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Stir it well before using because the cornstarch may settle at the bottom.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• To reheat, warm in a skillet over medium-low heat with a splash of water until heated through. You can also microwave it in short intervals, stirring between each one.
• Freezing is possible, but the broccoli may soften after thawing. For best texture, freeze only the cooked chicken and sauce, then add fresh broccoli when reheating.

Nutritional Facts

Calories: 410
Fat: 13g
Carbs: 39g
Protein: 35g
Sugar: 24g
Sodium: 760mg

Honey Sriracha Chicken With Broccoli

Honey Sriracha Chicken with Broccoli is a quick and flavorful dinner featuring tender chicken and crisp broccoli tossed in a sweet, spicy, and savory honey sriracha sauce. Ready in about 30 minutes, it's a family-friendly meal that's perfect served over rice or noodles.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Dinner

Cuisine Asian Fusion, Chinese-American

Servings 4 people

Calories 410 kcal

Equipment

• Cutting board
• Sharp knife
• Measuring Cups and Spoons
• Small mixing bowl
• Whisk or fork
• Large skillet or wok
• Wooden spoon or spatula
• Tongs

Ingredients

  

For the Chicken and Broccoli

• 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-size pieces
• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or avocado oil
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger optional
• 2 tablespoons water for steaming broccoli

For the Honey Sriracha Sauce

• 1/3 cup honey
• 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons sriracha or more to taste
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water

For Serving

• Cooked white rice brown rice, or noodles
• Sesame seeds optional
• Sliced green onions optional

Instructions

 

Step 1: Make the sauce

• In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water. Set it aside.

Step 2: Coat the chicken

• Place the chicken pieces in a bowl. Add cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. Toss until the chicken is lightly coated.

Step 3: Cook the chicken

• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, turning as needed, until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Step 4: Cook the broccoli

• Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet. Add the broccoli and cook for 2 minutes, stirring often.

Step 5: Steam the broccoli

• Add 2 tablespoons water to the skillet. Cover and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the broccoli is bright green and crisp-tender.

Step 6: Add garlic and ginger

• Remove the lid. Add the garlic and ginger, if using. Stir for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant.

Step 7: Add chicken back

• Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the broccoli. Stir everything together.

Step 8: Add the sauce

• Pour the honey sriracha sauce into the skillet. Stir well and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and broccoli.

Step 9: Serve

• Remove from heat. Serve warm over rice or noodles. Top with sesame seeds and green onions if you like.

Keyword Honey Sriracha Chicken With Broccoli

FAQs

Is Honey Sriracha Chicken With Broccoli very spicy?
It has a mild to medium heat level. You can use less sriracha if you want it milder.

Can I use frozen broccoli?
Yes. Thaw it first and pat it dry if possible. Add it near the end so it does not get too soft.

Can I make this recipe without cornstarch?
Yes, but the chicken will be less crisp and the sauce may be thinner. You can still simmer the sauce for a few extra minutes to reduce it.

What can I use instead of honey?
Maple syrup or brown sugar can work, but honey gives the sauce the best sticky texture.

Conclusion

Honey Sriracha Chicken With Broccoli is a simple dinner with a nice mix of sweet, spicy, and savory flavor. It cooks quickly, uses everyday ingredients, and makes a filling meal with rice or noodles. Try it when you want an easy homemade dinner with a little kick.