Sriracha is basically Thai “ketchup” and is named after a town called Si Racha!
I am totally shocked when people ask me, “What is Sriracha?” Sriracha is America’s #1 condiment! According to the Huy Fong Food Co., Sriracha is made of sun ripened chiles ground into a paste with garlic.
Photo via The Washigton Times 4/23/14. This photo depicts a Sriracha demonstration in CA as residents fought to shut down the Irwindale plant because the air was “too spicy.”
The fight was over by the end of May. The Sriracha plant, 1, the eyes and nasal passages of residents, 0.
I have created an amazing spicy, sweet sauce using a Sriracha, honey, brown sugar base. Since being featured by Emeril Lagassee on Good Morning America, fans have asked that I simplify the recipe for a quick sauce. I have been experimenting with the base ingredients and the result is an intense, flavorful 3 ingredient sauce!!
Here is the full recipe: Parmesan Princess on GMA
So far this amazing sauce has made the most mouthwatering pulled pork, pork chops, chicken, shrimp, and even grilled veggies!
Spicy Sweet -The Perfect Sauce!
Ingredients:
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup water
2 tbsp. Honey
2 tbsp. Sriracha
Directions:
Dissolve brown sugar in water. Stir until smooth.
Mix in other ingredients.
Use sauce as Marinade.
Add additional sauce to browned pork, fish, chicken, etc. To create a saucy layer.
Spicy Sweet Sauce will not disappoint! Try it today!
These chops certainly have a kick! I am loving a hint of Sriracha with pork!
After hearing the latest Sriracha headlines, “Residents of Irwindale (Sounds totally like Arrendale from Frozen – although opposite problem -is the Southern California city where it is made-Go USA!!) Say The Air Is Too Spicy and Are Fighting to Close Sriracha Plant,” to “America’s Most Popular Condiment” and “Sriracha Shortage Imminent,” I was dying to buy some and try it!!
Photo from 4/23/14 courtesy of Washington Times! Air so spicy your eyes water and itch! I need to try this!
I love sweet and spicy together! The most flavorful taste combo!
So here it is, the family says the best meal I have ever made.
Honey Sriracha Grilled Chicken
Ingredients:
3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 2 1/2 to 3 inches thick
1/4 cup honey
1/2 cup Sriracha sauce
Directions:
Mix 1/2 of the honey and half of the Sriracha in a bowl.
It’s one part honey one part Sriracha. Hard to say how much I used! Mix more if needed!
Remove chicken from package and place in a container with an airtight lid.
Brush or spoon to coat raw chicken and marinate.
I didn’t drench the chicken with the sauce…it is pretty strong stuff!
Refrigerate to marinate 1-9 hours ( I did mine at 8am and pulled it out at 4:30 to grill.)
Heat grill on medium high heat to 350 degrees.
Cook chicken on one side for 12-15 minutes.
Coat with another mixture of honey sriracha.
Flip and cook another 8-10 minutes.
Coat with remaining sauce.
I love a little char when I grill. Medium/High heat keeps the chicken moist and you still get the char! The gauge on the grill read 350-370 degrees.
Pineapple Quinoa Salad
Ingredients:
1 cup quinoa uncooked
1 1/2 cup water
1 can pineapple chunks, drained
Baby greens salad
Pint of grape tomatoes
2 tbsp. red pepper flakes
Directions:
Cook quinoa in a saucepan.
Add water bring to a boil.
Simmer for 20 minutes until water is absorbed.
1 cup uncooked quinoa and 1 1/2 cup water- always!
Meanwhile, add lettuce to a serving bowl.
Layer it with tomatoes, quinoa and pineapple.
Sprinkle on red pepper flakes.
No dressing needed! But I’m sure a honey sesame would be awesome! Next time!
Serve together or make your own sides! I think corn on the cob was the only thing missing tonight!
The perfect spring or summer meal!! We loved it! I hope you will, too!!
