Easy Honey and Sriracha Sauce Recipe

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Busy nights call for quick solutions that don’t skimp on flavor, and this Easy Honey and Sriracha Sauce fits the bill perfectly. With just a few pantry staples, this sweet and spicy sauce will transform any meal into a family favorite in no time.

At the end of a busy day, do you ever just find yourself staring into the pantry or fridge wondering what the heck to make for dinner? Me too!! That’s why I’m excited to share a quick and delicious gem that will elevate your weeknight meals with minimal effort: Easy Honey and Sriracha Sauce.

This versatile sauce strikes the perfect balance between sweet and spicy, with a touch of umami and a hint of garlic that will make your taste buds dance. And the best part is it’s made with just a handful of pantry staples—sriracha, honey, garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and butter. This sauce comes together in minutes and packs a punch of flavor that turns ordinary dishes into something extraordinary.

Smother chicken wings, roasted chicken or shrimp. Dip french fries into it or drizzle it over roasted vegetables. Or even toss it with noodles for a zesty, satisfying dinner. Not only will it save you time, but it’s also guaranteed to please even the pickiest eaters in your family. Dive into this recipe and let your busy evenings become a little bit tastier!

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• Why this Honey and Sriracha Sauce is Amazing!
• Simple Ingredients and Substitutes
• Simple Equipment
• Time Saving Prep-Ahead Steps
• Variations on Honey and Sriracha Sauce
• Storage for this Sauce
• Honey and Sriracha FAQs
• Want More Recipes like this?
• Honey Sriracha Sauce
• Comments

Why this Honey and Sriracha Sauce is Amazing!

Hey there, busy parents! We all know that juggling work, school runs, and extracurricular activities can make it feel like there’s barely enough time for a leisurely meal, let alone an elaborate dinner. Having a delicious sauce like this Honey and Sriracha ready to go, can be a dinner-saver!

• Quick and easy – It comes together in just a few minutes, perfect for parents with limited time. You can even use as a dip for frozen baked chicken nuggets!
• Versatile – This is such a great sauce works with everything from wings or chicken breasts to veggies, meaning you can elevate any quick weeknight meal.
• Minimal ingredients – With just a handful of common pantry staples, there’s no need for an extra grocery run.
• Balanced flavors – The sweet honey and spicy Sriracha give meals a delicious boost of spicy flavor without extra effort.
• Kid-friendly option – Adjust the spice level to make it mild enough for kids or bold enough for adventurous eaters.
• Make-ahead – Whip up a batch ahead of time and store it in the fridge for easy use throughout the week.

Simple Ingredients and Substitutes

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Just a few ingredients in this easy honey sriracha sauce recipe create the perfect combination of flavors!

• Sriracha sauce – Sriracha chili sauce is a popular chili sauce found in just about any grocery store, made from red chili peppers, garlic, vinegar, sugar, and salt. It has a bold, slightly sweet bit of heat without being overwhelming. Some substitutes if you can’t get or don’t want sriracha are:
  • Gochujang – A Korean chili paste with a slightly sweeter, fermented depth of flavor. You can thin it out with a bit of water or rice vinegar.
  • Sambal Oelek – A chili paste made with crushed red chili peppers, offering similar heat but with less sweetness. You can add a little extra honey to balance it out.
  • Harissa – A North African chili paste with a smoky, complex flavor.
• Soy sauce – I used regular Soy Sauce, but you can also use dark soy sauce, low sodium or light soy sauce, or Gluten Free Soy Sauce. Beef, chicken, or vegetable, stock or broth can be used as substitutes. Coconut aminos is an alternative that’s also gluten-free.
• Honey – Agave syrup or brown sugar are alternatives you can use in this sauce.
• Rice vinegar – You can substitute white wine vinegar or even apple cider vinegar.
• Garlic – fresh garlic is best! You can substitute garlic powder or granules too.
• Butter – salted or unsalted work here.
• Cornstarch – Cornstarch is mixed with cold water to create a slurry to thicken this sauce.

See recipe card for quantities.

Simple Equipment

For this sriracha honey sauce recipe, you will need a small saucepan or pot for the sauce, as well as a good whisk.

Oh, and mincing garlic is made super easy with a Garlic Press.

Time Saving Prep-Ahead Steps

We are all extremely busy and making dinner during the week can be overwhelming. Here are steps you can prepare ahead to save time on busy nights! (See the full recipe below) 

This spicy honey sauce doesn’t have any prep needed. You can put it together last minute or prepare it ahead and place it in an airtight container for a few days until you’re ready to use it.

Pour over chicken, shrimp, steak, or veggies and enjoy!

Variations on Honey and Sriracha Sauce

Here are some fun ways to change this sauce up the next time!

• Tropical Flavor – Add mango puree and a squeeze of lime juice or lemon juice for a fruity sweetness that balances the heat and creates a tropical twist.
• Smokey Flavor – Use a small amount of smoked paprika or a dash of liquid smoke.
• Peanut Flavor – Adds richness and nuttiness, creating a Thai-inspired sauce with a balance of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors.
• Salad Dressing – Turn it into a creamy salad dressing by adding a touch more vinegar and sour cream to thin to out.

Storage for this Sauce

Any leftover sauce will be good for 2-3 days when stored in an airtight container.

Honey and Sriracha FAQs

Is honey sriracha sauce spicy?

The brand of sriracha sauce will determine the spicy note of your completed sauce. If you don’t have a favorite you already use, you can pick one up in the Asian/International section at your grocer and play with the profile. Adding cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes will also enhance heat, add complexity to the final sauce.

Can this sauce be prepared mild?

You can reduce the sriracha sauce to 3 tablespoons and let it be a sweeter sauce. Play with the amount to reach your flavor preference.

Can you add the sauce to the dish it’s being used on before you cook it or should it be added once it’s done cooking?

For best results, you should cook the sauce first to meld all of the flavors together and thicken it with the cornstarch. If you want a thinner sauce, you can eliminate the cornstarch and water and add it as a marinade without cooking it first. Use it as a dipping sauce, a marinade, baste your food with the sauce while baking or do a combination where it cooks with the dish and add some at the end. It’ll caramelize a bit while cooking and give a scrumptious flavor!

Want More Recipes like this?

There’s nothing like a homemade sauce to elevate any dish and bring a burst of flavor to your meals! From tangy marinades to rich gravies and zesty dipping sauces, a well-crafted sauce can turn simple ingredients into something extraordinary.

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