Chicken Diablo: Spicy & Sweet Dinner in Just 30 Minutes!
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Chicken Diablo, a spicy and sweet dinner that you can whip up in just 30 minutes. This dish highlights the perfect balance of heat from Sriracha and sweetness from honey, creating a delectable meal that’s ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. With tender chicken thighs and colorful bell peppers, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also customizable to suit your family’s taste. Packed with protein and veggies, Chicken Diablo makes for a satisfying, nutritious option that everyone will love. Serve it over rice for a complete meal that’s sure to become a favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp ginger
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp Sriracha
- ½ cup water
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 4 cups cooked rice
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping vegetables into small pieces.
- Heat a skillet with sesame oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken thighs until golden brown (5–7 minutes).
- Mix soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, Sriracha, water, and cornstarch in a bowl to create the sauce.
- Add chopped onion, garlic, ginger, and bell peppers to the skillet; stir until softened.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables; cook until thickened (5–7 minutes).
- Serve over cooked rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 120mg