This delicious and simple shredded Honey Sriracha Chicken recipe uses only 5 ingredients. It can be made in the slow cooker or instant pot and used in a variety of ways from tacos to pizza topping.
I don't know what has taken me so long, but now I have fallen completely in love with Sriracha hot sauce! Like head over heels, put this stuff on everythaang!
Maybe I first needed to be in the country where Sriracha originates from, to be able to discover it for myself.
By the way, did you know that this famous hot sauce comes from Thailand? No? I didn't either until a few weeks ago. Si Racha is a coastal town (and province) a couple hours south of Bangkok and apparently the home of Sriracha sauce.
Watch the Sriracha Documentary
The most common variety in North America is by the Rooster Brand (there is even a documentary about it) and that one is actually made in California.
Here in Thailand, I have several brands to choose from and one even has a similar bottle as the Rooster Brand, but is called Three Mountains.
Although I have never had Rooster Brand Sriracha, I bet it is just as delicious as the Thai kinds that I have tried here.
Sriracha is the Perfect Condiment
After having used Sriracha as a condiment on things like eggs, soup, fried rice (all of which get better with a little spicy sauce on top). In addition, I also wanted to see how it does as cooking sauce.
Surprise, surprise... It's amaahhhzing and makes cooking so easy. There are literally on 5 ingredients listed in the recipe below. Besides the famous hot sauce, not much is needed to make this Crockpot Sriracha Chicken.
It's because Sriracha is made of chili, garlic, salt, vinegar and sugar (nothing else is listed on the ingredients list on my bottle). All of which impart amazing flavor into the chicken as it simmers away in the slow cooker.
Irresistibly Good and Quick and Simple to Prepare!
Your house will smell amazing too! When I made this recipe, Konrad kept coming into the kitchen to inquire what I was making. He could barely wait for the crock pot to finish its work.
Once the Honey Sriracha Chicken is all tender, I shred it with 2 forks and add all of the cooking sauce back in. It's wonderful just as is with a side of steamed rice. But our favorite way to eat the Sriracha shredded chicken has been in tacos.
Combining Cuisines to Make One Amazing Meal
It's like an epic culmination of my favorite cuisines. Spicy Thai Sriracha slow cooker chicken wrapped in Mexican whole wheat tacos.
Just add your favorite toppings over the meat in the tacos. Avocado and cilantro are really awesome with this.
If your kids are more into bite-sized chicken, make them these healthy Paleo Chicken Nuggets.
Instant Pot Sriracha Chicken
I've also tried this recipe in the Instant Pot with great results. Suddenly the 3-8 hours of slow cooking time are replaced by less than 30 minutes.
Check out the detailed Instant Pot instructions in the recipe box below.
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Recipe
Honey Sriracha Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breast 4-5 breasts
- 1 onion chopped
- ½ cup Sriracha or any chili garlic hot sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts and chopped onion in a slow cooker.
- In a small bowl stir together Sriracha sauce, honey and lime juice. Add to the slow cooker and toss the chicken to coat it evenly with sauce.
- Cook for 3-4 hours on high (or 6-8 hours on low).
- Lift the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred with 2 forks. Add in as much of the cooking sauce as desired (I like it saucy and will often use all of it).
Instant Pot Instructions
- Place all ingredients into the Instant Pot. Toss to coat the chicken with the sauce.
- Close the lid and set the valve to sealing. Cook the Sriracha chicken on the Manual cooking function for 10 minutes.
- When the timer is up, turn the sealing valve to venting for Quick Pressure Release (QR).
- Using two forks shred the chicken breasts. Season with soy sauce (or Tamari) to taste and use as desired.
Notes
- sprinkle the chicken with sesame, drizzle with soy or fish sauce to taste and serve along side steamed brown rice
- make tacos! Shredded chicken and toppings of your choice inside whole wheat tortillas wraps
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Enjoy These Other Chicken Recipes
Love chicken like I do? Check out these similar recipes!
- Instant Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta
- Pesto Chicken Pasta
- Paleo Chicken Nuggets
- Pad Krapao Gai - Thai Basil Chicken Stir Fry
- Pan-Seared Chicken in Chili Lime Marinade
- Instant Pot Chicken and Rice
Random Questions
Honey Sriracha sauce typically consists of a combination of honey, Sriracha hot sauce, and sometimes additional seasonings like garlic, vinegar, and other spices. It creates a sweet and spicy flavor profile that complements various dishes.
Honey Sriracha seasoning is a blend of ingredients that replicate the flavors of honey and Sriracha sauce. It often includes a mix of sweet and spicy elements to provide a balanced and versatile seasoning for a variety of dishes.
Honey chicken sauce commonly consists of a mixture of honey, soy sauce, garlic, and other seasonings. It adds a sweet and savory taste to the chicken, enhancing its flavor and creating a delicious glaze.
Sriracha chicken pairs well with a range of side dishes, such as steamed rice, quinoa, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad. These sides can help balance the heat of the chicken and complement its spicy and savory flavors.
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Kalyn Denny
Hi, just letting you know I am featuring this recipe in a round-up of Sriracha Chicken Tacos on my Slow Cooker or Pressure Cooker site. I featured your photo with a link to get the recipe on your site. I assume that is okay, let me know if any problem.
Regina | Leelalicious
Sounds good. Thanks for letting me know. I'll try to find the post
Jaycee
Super yummy! Cut in half for a 2 qt crockpot and only serving one for a few days - was worried about it not being submerged but it worked out perfectly. Little spicy for my taste after a couple tacos but still finishing the plate.
Jennifer @ Leelalicious
I'm glad to know that halving the recipe worked out for you. Thanks for the positive review! 🙂
Nett Battan
I was happily surprised at how delicious this turned out! I added about 8 ounces of fresh spinach to the pot when I put the shredded chicken back in and let it wilt in with all of the meat and sauce. I served it on toasted focaccia with pickled matchstick yellow beets for beautiful sandwiches. This easy recipe is a keeper.
p.s. I think it would be delicious made using beef too! Ribs or chuck roast - some cut that works well in a slow cooker.
Regina
I love the creative way you used this chicken. And I am sure it would make yummy, tender beef too
Paige
I just wanted to let you know that I found this recipe a few months ago, and it is one of my favorite dishes to make. So easy and so delicious... and the leftovers are even better! Thanks so much!
VCal
This looks great! I see that the recipe yields 4 cups but approximately how many servings would that be/How many tacos would that yield?
Regina
It does depend how the meat is served. When it comes to tacos that also have other accompaniments, the rule of thumb is 12 tacos from 1 large chicken breast. And you probably count on everyone eating at least 3-4 tacos. Hope this helps
Jamy
Oh man.... How spicy is this? 1/2 cup sriracha sounds intimidating!!!!
Regina
Sriracha isn't actually that spicy of a hot sauce. It is very distinctly garlicky and sweet as well. But feel free to reduce if you think it will be too hot for you
Ziva
Could you put the chicken in frozen?
Regina
I haven't tried that. Honestly, adding frozen chicken to the slow cooker scares me. I am afraid it could stay in the "danger zone" temperature too long
Regina
Hmm... my first thought would be to use brown sugar instead- probably 1/3 to 1/2 cup. Although I haven't ever done this myself.
Tiffany
Hi - looovvveeee Sriracha - my favorite on anything. Only problem is I don't like honey - is there anything I could substitute???
thanks
Jennifer
I know your comment is from a long time ago, but thought I’d share. I’m not really a fan of honey in my dinner either so I just threw in chicken (only 2 breasts) , sriracha ( I didn’t measure, just by eye), and line juice (1/2 lime); pressure vooked on hight for 10 min and it was perfect! So much easier than cooking and watching it on the stove!!! Next time, I’ll probably add bell peppers and onion but I didn’t have any today.
Lindsay
Could you put all the ingredients in a freezer bag and throw in crockpot at a later time, i wonder?
Regina
That sounds like a great make-ahead plan. I think it should work just fine!
Pamela Evensen
Wow!!!! An awesome receipe, my husband and myself loved it!!! So nice and spicy. Chicken was soooo tender....I added some unsalted cashews.....again so good!!!!
Regina
Wonderful! Love to hear that you loved this recipe. Cashews sound like a great addition
pam
Made this for dinner and my picky husband liked it! Its a winner!
Regina
Wonderful! I totally feel with your struggle of a picky husband 😉 Whenever I try something different, I feel the urge to put on a disclaimer that he may not like it 🙂 It means just the more to me to know your husband approved of this. Btw my husband is a huge fan of this chicken as well
Stephanie
I am slightly confused. "Add in as much of the cooking sauce as desired (I like it saucy and will often use all of it)." Does this mean you made more sauce and added it to the slow cooker after you shredded or just put the chicken back into the slow cooker with the original amount of sauce?
Thanks! Sounds delicious and will be making it tomorrow.
Regina
Hi Stephanie, sorry for the confusion. I am not making any extra sauce, but usually add all of the cooking liquid after shredding the chicken (outside of the crockpot). Not everyone likes it as saucy, so I leave open how much sauce to add back in. Hope this makes sense?
Heidi
Delicious! Found this on Pinterest and made it tonight as tacos. Very tasty and my sriracha-loving husband approved! This will be a staple for us because it's so easy.
Regina
Perfect! I am so happy to hear this. Everyone needs a handful of these super simple and easy dinner recipes to fall back on 🙂
Kyla
This looks amazingly! My dad marinades EVERYTHING in sriracha! I don't have lime juice though.... Anything I could substitute? Or coul I add the lime juice later during the cooking?
Regina
You could try substituting a splash of vinegar (like rice vinegar). But maybe it will be fine without it too?
Steven
Absolutely LOVE this idea! Am I allowed to add this Yummly.com? Of course, I'd link to your original post but I like using that website/app to keep recipes together, especially when figuring out what to get at the grocery store.
Steven
Actually, I changed it a little bit. I didn't have honey but I did have honey BBQ sauce. I added that to my sauce. It came out delicious!
Regina
Mmm...honey BBQ sauce sounds fantastic! And yes, please save to Yummly. I love it! Even added their share button to all my recipe posts to make it easy for everyone 🙂
Bree
"Shred the chicken breasts with 2 forks and add in the cooking sauce." Does this mean to add MORE sauce? Or just add the chicken back into the crockpot with the existing sauce after you've shredded it? Thanks!
Regina
Hi Bree,
yes, I shred the chicken separately and add in as much of the cooking liquid/sauce as needed. I like it saucy and will often use almost all of it, but that's not everyone's preference. I will update the recipe to make it more clear.
Pamela Patrick
Do you use boneless skinless chicken breast or bone in
Regina
I used boneless, skinless chicken breast.
MC
I made this last night mainly because I had all the ingredients and wanted something easy. I served it with brown rice. It was good and the chicken was very tender, but the flavor was off just a little...maybe too vinegary? It think it really needs something else with it, like maybe avocado, beans, etc.
Regina
Ahh, sorry to hear you didn't fully love this recipe. Sriracha does have a good amount of vinegar in it, and some brands probably more than others. Aside than adding a different component (like the avocado, beans you mentioned) adding a different taste profile to cut down the vinegar (sour) taste might help. My suggestion would be some soy sauce, which would add salty/savory flavor, although that would make it a "6" ingredient recipe 😉
Thalia @ butter and brioche
Love slow cooker chicken! It is also so comforting, homely and hearty. Nice addition of sriracha too - I love the hot sauce and cannot get enough of it.
Regina
I use the slow cooker year round but it's also perfect for anyone making comfort food as we move into cooler seasons.
Kristi @ My SF Kitchen
Looks really flavorful!! Have a great time in Thailand 🙂
Regina
Thanks so much Kristi 😀
Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron
Wait, you're in Thailand?! How awesome is that?! We were there 3 years ago, and I fell completely in love with Thai food...I wish you could mail me a big bowl of Tom Kha Gai! Love the looks of this chicken, so simple and easy, and looks absolutely delicious!
Regina
Yes, we fell in love with SE Asia and Thailand especially on pre-baby travels. We've now been here 2 months. Challenging at times but truly amazing!