Honey Sriracha Garlic Chicken with Fluffy Rice
Description
This Honey Sriracha Garlic Chicken with Fluffy Rice is a perfectly balanced sweet and spicy chicken dinner that's easy enough for weeknights yet impressive enough for guests. Tender chicken breasts are marinated in a rich blend of sriracha, honey, garlic, and lemon, then baked to juicy perfection and served over fragrant rice. The glossy, sticky glaze delivers bold flavor in every bite — fiery, sweet, and irresistibly garlicky. A satisfying, high-protein meal that comes together effortlessly and tastes like restaurant-quality comfort food.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken breasts boneless and skinless
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 5 tablespoons sriracha sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil plus extra for searing
- 0.5 piece lemon juiced
- 2 stalks spring onions finely sliced lengthwise
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds toasted, for garnish
- 2 servings rice cooked as desired
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together sriracha, honey, lemon juice, olive oil, and crushed garlic until well combined.
- Add chicken breasts to the marinade, turning to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor.
- Remove chicken from the fridge 30 minutes before cooking to bring it to room temperature.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (fan). Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken breasts for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden brown, then transfer to a baking dish.
- Bake the chicken for 35–45 minutes, depending on the size, until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F).
- While the chicken bakes, cook the rice according to package instructions until fluffy.
- Slice the spring onions lengthwise and soak them in iced water until they curl and become crisp.
- When the chicken is done, let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve the sliced chicken over the cooked rice. Spoon over the remaining sauce from the baking dish, and garnish with spring onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Allowing the chicken to marinate enhances flavor and tenderness — don’t skip this step.
- For a thicker sauce, simmer leftover marinade separately until slightly reduced before drizzling over the chicken.
- Use jasmine or basmati rice for a fragrant base that absorbs the sauce beautifully.