Description
Making Spicy Sweet Chicken Diablo is a straightforward process. Follow these steps to create this incredible dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce (optional for extra heat)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Start by cutting the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. This helps ensure even cooking.
- Season the Chicken: In a bowl, combine salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Toss the chicken pieces in this spice mixture until well coated.
- Heat the Oil: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Cook the Chicken: Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for about 6-7 minutes, turning occasionally until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sriracha sauce (if using).
- Add the Sauce: Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet. Stir to coat the chicken evenly and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Thicken the Sauce: Let the sauce simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly while continuously stirring.
- Garnish: Once the sauce has reached your desired consistency, remove the skillet from heat. Sprinkle sesame seeds and sliced green onions over the chicken.
- Serve: Transfer the chicken to a serving dish, ensuring to coat it well with the sauce. This simple yet delicious process will guide you in creating a dish that is both satisfying and full of flavor.
Notes
- Adjust cayenne pepper to taste for desired heat level.
- Optional sriracha can enhance the dish’s spiciness.
- Garnish with additional sliced green onions for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg