HONEY SRIRACHA & ORANGE GLAZED CHICKEN (Roasted or Grilled)

Honey Sriracha & Orange Glazed Chicken (Roasted or Grilled)

WOWSER!  We have a huge hit this summer!  I made a quadruple batch of my Honey Sriracha Orange Barbeque Marinade, Glaze & Sauce earlier this week, and my family has absolutely devoured this!  It is gone...all gone!  I usually make my barbeque glazes and sauces in double batches for summer grilling, but this new treat has taken on a life of its own and they are craving and eating it like CRAZY!

For three days in a row, they have enjoyed the most delicious glazed chicken ever - we've had it roasted, we've had it grilled, we've had it ka-bobbed, rolled into sandwich wraps, and sliced and put on top of fresh garden salads.  To say that it is to die for is a huge understatement! 

Honey Sriracha & Orange Glazed Chicken (Roasted or Grilled)

The only difference in this sauce from what I've made in the past is the addition of Asian Style Sriracha Seasoning - the perfectly balanced spices have taken this sauce to a new level. 

Fresh orange juice and fresh lemon juice are combined with pure, sweet honey and orange marmalade as a base.  Brown sugar, hoisin sauce and soy sauce add the next layer of flavor.  And for the best part...Asian Style Sriracha Seasoning adds the perfect blend of spices to take this to the final level!  You can taste and smell hints of sriracha, Asian hot red chili sauce, garlic, ginger and onion. But the best part is always in how this tastes.  It starts out sweet, but warms up with a savory kick!

Grilled Chicken with Honey Sriracha & Orange Glaze

​We've cooked, roasted and grilled this up so many ways, and each time it is a delicious treat!

​For moister chicken (especially wonderful if you are using in sandwiches or salads), I usually roast in the oven, basting the sauce over the chicken the last 15 minutes of baking.  On the grill, you'll get a thicker and stickier sauce - finger-licking-good!  And feel free to use your favorite chicken pieces - tender breasts, thighs or drumsticks are all wonderful!

Asian Honey Sriracha & Orange Glazed Chicken

Served in a sandwich wrap, in a fresh garden salad, or with our favorite side dishes - rice and sugar snap peas, this is just so tender, delicious and flavorful.  You'll see why the kiddos keep asking me to make more - and why they keep trying to hide a secret stash somewhere secret in the refrigerator for lunches!

​And if you are looking for a nice sauce to drizzle on steamed or roasted vegetables or add to a stir-fry, I've got you covered with this!

​Hope that you enjoy this flavorful dinner as much as we do!

Honey Sriracha & Orange Glazed Chicken

RECIPE TIPS & TRICKS:

• For Sriracha Seasoning, I recommend Organic Honey Sriracha Seasoning by Target Good & Gather, Sizzlin’ Spicy Sriracha by Stonewall Kitchen, McCormick Gourmet Honey Sriracha Seasoning or Weber Garlic Sriracha Seasoning).
• Hoisin sauce is a traditional Asian barbecue sauce – I recommend a good quality brand like Kikkoman or Lee Kum Kee brands for best results.
• For best results, do not marinate chicken longer than 1 to 2 hours, to prevent your chicken from getting mushy.
• To kick up the heat, you can add red pepper flakes to the sauce!

Honey Sriracha & Orange Barbequed Chicken

HONEY SRIRACHA & ORANGE GLAZED CHICKEN (ROASTED OR GRILLED)

This Honey Sriracha & Orange Glazed Chicken is magic – the perfect blend of sweet and spicy!  Perfect with rice and sugar snap peas, or serve it sliced cold in a delicious salad!

Honey Sriracha & Orange Glazed Chicken (Roasted or Grilled)

INGREDIENTS:
4 chicken breasts or 6 chicken thighs
 
HONEY SRIRACHA ORANGE SAUCE:
½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
½ cup orange marmalade
¼ cup honey
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Asian hot chili sauce
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon Sriracha seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
 
FOR HONEY SRIRACHA MARINADE:
1/2 cup Honey Sriracha Sauce
¼ cup olive oil

FOR HONEY SRIRACHA GLAZE:
1 Tablespoon cornstarch
3 Tablespoons water
 
HOW I MAKE THIS:

1. PREPARE HONEY SRIRACHA ORANGE SAUCE:  In a medium pan over medium high heat, combine all sauce ingredients.  Whisk together over medium heat until it just starts to boil, stirring constantly; reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes.  Remove from heat.
2. PREPARE HONEY SRIRACHA ORANGE MARINADE:  Combine ½ cup of Honey Sriracha Sauce with ¼ cup olive oil.  Pour over chicken, beef or pork in a large ziplock bag, allow meat to marinade overnight.
3. PREPARE HONEY SRIRACHA GLAZE & BARBEQUE SAUCE:  In a non-stick sauce pan, add all remaining sauce, heating over medium heat.  In a small bowl, stir cornstarch into water and pour mixture into pan, stirring constantly; continue to simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.  While it is simmering, give it a taste, and if you want it a little bit hotter, add another tablespoon of Sriracha Seasoning– if you want it sweeter, add brown sugar to taste.  Remove from heat and cool.  Sauce will thicken as it cools. 
4. Maranate Chicken:  Add chicken and marinade into a large ziplok freezer bag, seal, and gently toss until all chicken is coated.  Place in refrigerator and chill for 1 to 2 hours, no  more!
5. For Roast Chicken:  For super moist chicken, roast in the oven at 350 degrees – place chicken and marinade in a baking pan, cover with foil, and bake for 45 minutes; drain juices at 30 minutes with a baster, remove foil and brush with Honey Sriracha & Orange Glaze for final 15 minutes of baking.  (This is perfect for salads and sandwiches!)
6. For Grilling:  Remove chicken from marinade, grill until chicken reaches 160 degree internal temp, turning frequently.  Baste with Honey Sriracha Orange Glaze during last few turns.
7. Serve with additional Honey Sriracha Orange Glaze/Sauce on the side.

​YIELD:  4 servings
 
RECIPE NOTES:

• For Sriracha Seasoning, I recommend Organic Honey Sriracha Seasoning by Target Good & Gather, Sizzlin’ Spicy Sriracha by Stonewall Kitchen, McCormick Gourmet Honey Sriracha Seasoning or Weber Garlic Sriracha Seasoning).
• Hoisin sauce is a traditional Asian barbecue sauce – I recommend a good quality brand like Kikkoman or Lee Kum Kee brands for best results.
• For best results, do not marinate chicken longer than 1 to 2 hours, to prevent your chicken from getting mushy.
• To kick up the heat, you can add red pepper flakes to the sauce!

Originally published June 2017; revised and reposted August 2021.
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