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Sriracha Sesame Sauce

Updated: Apr 24, 2024 · Published: May 29, 2022 by Nicole B. · Leave a Comment

Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
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This sweet, sour and very spicy Sriracha sesame sauce takes a simple grilled chicken breast to a whole new level. It's easily made on the stovetop with butter, honey, Sriracha, apple cider vinegar, garlic, ginger and sesame seeds.

Sriracha sesame sauce being stirred in a saucepan.

Recipe ingredients and notes:

  • Butter adds richness and mellows out the otherwise quite harsh flavor of the Sriracha sauce. (It doesn't take away any of the spiciness, just the harshness.)
  • Ginger and apple cider vinegar add a slight fruitiness that works well with the spicy flavors of the Sriracha.
  • Honey mellows out Sriracha's heat and adds a delicious, mild sweetness to the sauce.
Butter, honey, Sriracha, apple cider vinegar, ginger, garlic and sesame seeds.

How to make it:

Simply add all ingredients to a saucepan and cook for a few minutes until slightly thickened.

Sriracha sesame sauce ingredients in a saucepan.

How to serve it:

This sauce is perfect with grilled chicken breast and rice. You can also serve it as a warm dipping sauce for chicken wings or meatballs.

Full Recipe

Sriracha sesame sauce being stirred in a saucepan.
Author: Nicole B.

Sriracha Sesame Sauce

This sweet and spicy Sriracha sesame sauce is perfect for grilled chicken with rice or as a warm dipping sauce.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
Total Time: 5 minutes mins
Servings: 4
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Thai, Vietnamese, World
Calories: 195
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients:
  

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter*
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ¼ cup Sriracha sauce
  • 4 large garlic cloves, peeled and minced or pressed through a garlic press
  • 4 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon sesame seeds

Equipment:

  • measuring cups and spoons
  • knife and cutting board OR garlic press
  • small saucepan
  • spoon or rubber spatula
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Method:
 

  1. Add all ingredients to a small saucepan.
  2. Turn on the heat and bring the sauce to a full boil, stirring continuously. Turn down the heat and simmer the sauce until it's thickened a bit (3 to 5 minutes).
  3. Serve hot or warm.

Recipe notes:

*4 tablespoons of butter make this sauce very buttery. If you prefer less butteriness, use only 3 tablespoons.
Storage instructions:
Let the sauce cool to room temperature, then transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.
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Nutrition (estimate only):

Calories: 195kcalCarbohydrates: 24.7gProtein: 0.5gFat: 11.7gSaturated Fat: 7.3gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 573mgPotassium: 33mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 17.5gCalcium: 14mg

More spicy recipes with Sriracha:

  • For more great sauce recipes, check out this bbq sriracha sauce and this ginger aioli recipe.
  • This Sriracha cream cheese chicken is a great main course that's quick and easy to make.
  • This chili honey marinade infuses boneless, skinless chicken breast with sweet and spicy flavors.

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