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Honey Garlic Sriracha Chicken

Honey Garlic Sriracha Chicken delivers just 1g protein and 66 calories per serving—a condiment-weight addition to your plate. Quick stovetop recipe for 6 servings works best as a flavor complement to your primary protein sources.

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Ingredients

6 servings
  • Honey(60g)
  • Sriracha sauce(30g)
  • Garlic(19g)
  • Vinegar, Rice(30g)
  • Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(23g)
  • Lime Juice, Fresh(15g)
  • Chicken Thigh, Boneless Skinless

    Boneless skinless thighs. Fattier than breast but more forgiving to cook.

  • Vegetable oil(15g)
  • 1 Pinch Salt (To Season, If Desired)
  • 1 pinch pepper (to season)
  • Green Onion (Scallion)
  • Sesame seeds
  • Lime

Instructions

  1. 1In a shallow bowl, mix the honey, Sriracha, garlic, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce and lime juice together until well combined. Spoon 4 tablespoons of marinade out of the bowl and reserve to use for later as a dipping sauce.
  2. 2Cover with plastic wrap and marinade chicken for a minimum of 30 minutes to 2 hours (if time allows), in the refrigerator.
  3. 3Heat 2 teaspoons of oil in a nonstick pan or cast iron skillet (or grill pan) over medium heat. Sear the chicken in two batches (I do 3 thighs per batch), on both sides along with any sauce leftover in the bowl, until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the middle; the skin is crisp and golden browned, and the underside is charred slightly (chicken will char slightly due to the honey). Transfer chicken to a warm plate, tent with foil and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
  4. 4OPTION A: Add the reserved sauce to the hot pan to warm through on medium heat, stirring occasionally while mixing all of the pan juices through the sauce.
  5. 5OPTION B: Do not add the sauce to the pan. Serve chicken with remaining pan juices left over in the pan, and pour reserved sauce over each chicken (this option ensures a slightly spicier end result).
  6. 6Serve chicken immediately along with the sauce. Garnish with sliced green onion, sesame seeds and lime wedges. Serve with steamed veggies, over rice or noodles.

Nutrition — Per Serving

66

calories

1g

protein

3g

fat

Carbohydrates
11g
Saturated fat
0.4g
Sodium
245 mg
Dietary fiber
0.2g

6 servings per batch · ~32g each

Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central

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Common questions

How much protein does Honey Garlic Sriracha Chicken have per serving?

Each serving contains 1g of protein and 66 calories, with 3g fat and 11g carbs. This macro profile is too low in protein to serve as a primary protein source for lifters.

How long does Honey Garlic Sriracha Chicken take to prep?

This is a quick prep Asian-style stovetop recipe that batches 6 servings at once. The minimal cooking time makes assembly fast, though the recipe works better as a condiment or side than a main protein.

Is Honey Garlic Sriracha Chicken good for fat loss?

At only 66 calories per serving, this recipe is calorie-efficient but delivers virtually no protein, making it unsuitable as a meal for fat loss phases. Treat it as a flavoring addition to higher-protein dishes rather than a standalone meal.

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