It's been called Millennial's ketchup, but this curiously spicy sauce is loved by many. If you can't get enough Rooster Sauce in your life, try these wings, sandwiches, salads, potstickers and more—all featuring that signature kick.
31 Spiced-Up Recipes for Sriracha Devotees
Updated on Dec. 06, 2023
Hoisin Sriracha Sheet-Pan Chicken
The convenience and simplicity of this chicken dinner make it extra awesome. Change up the veggies throughout the year—the sticky-spicy-sweet sauce is good on all of them! —Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland
1/31
2/31
Thai-Style Pork
Total Time
6 hours 30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A creamy Thai peanut sauce coats tender pork in this delectable dish. The recipe is from a friend in my cooking club, and it’s always a favorite. —Amy Van Orman, Rockford, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup pork mixture: 357 calories, 20g fat (5g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 598mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 2 fat, 1/2 starch.
3/31
Steak Sandwiches with Quick-Pickled Vegetables
Total Time
45 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe is a Cambodian version of the classic Vietnamese dish banh mi. This sandwich has acidity from the pickled vegetables, freshness from the cucumber, spiciness from the Sriracha mayo and sweetness from the marinated beef. —Hudson Stiver, Bowen Island, British Columbia
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 430 calories, 20g fat (4g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 888mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein.
4/31
Sesame-Ginger Cucumber Salad
Total Time
15 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love the marinated sides and salads that come with meals at Japanese restaurants and wanted to try them at home. After some research, I came up with this cool, crisp salad. —Kimberly Ludvick, Newburgh, New York
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 64 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 293mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
Also, if you like experimenting and trying different recipes; dive into this chicken satay recipe with a creamy, peppery peanut sauce for dipping.
5/31
Fried Chicken and Pulled Pork Cornbread Poppers
Total Time
35 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These fun little apps are an instant conversation starter wherever they're served. We love them on game day, but they'd be a hit at brunch too. —Crystal Schlueter, Babbitt, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 mini muffin: 74 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 120mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
6/31
Spicy Beef Stir Fry
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Think of this stir-fry as your chance to play with heat and spice. I balance the savory beef with coconut milk and a spritz of lime. —Joy Zacharia, Clearwater, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 312 calories, 16g fat (5g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 641mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 fat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch.
7/31
Sweet Sriracha Wings
Total Time
35 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Serve these fiery hot wings on game day or any time friends and family gather. If you don’t like a ton of sweetness, add the honey slowly and taste as you go. —Logan Holser, Clarkston, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 chicken wing: 201 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 321mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 12g protein.
8/31
Sweet & Spicy Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Total Time
8 hours 30 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I threw some always-available condiments into my slow cooker with a pork roast to create this fantastic pulled pork. It has become a staple sandwich filler for large get-togethers. The flavor of the pork goes well with a cold glass
of white wine.—Lori Terry, Chicago, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 509 calories, 21g fat (7g saturated fat), 108mg cholesterol, 1175mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 37g protein.
9/31
Peanut Chicken Stir-Fry
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here’s a colorful and comforting Thai peanut chicken stir-fry with just a touch of heat from crushed red pepper. If you want even more color, add frozen stir-fry veggies. —Lisa Erickson, Ripon, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 384 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 575mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat, 2 fat.
10/31
Spicy Crab Salad
Total Time
10 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My creamy crab salad gets a boost of heat from Sriracha and a tangy touch from lime. It’s ready fast, leaving me more time with guests. —Patti Lavell, Islamorada, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 196 calories, 15g fat (2g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 748mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 12g protein.
11/31
Crispy Sriracha Spring Rolls
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
about 2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
While in the Bahamas, friends suggested a restaurant that served amazing chicken spring rolls. When I got home, I created my own version. Such a great appetizer to have waiting in the freezer! —Carla Mendres, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Nutrition Facts:
1 spring roll: 186 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 215mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein.
12/31
Shrimp with Pineapple Salsa
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I wanted to find a way to use pineapple salsa in a recipe. I came up with this super simple, delicious and quick dish! —Erin Schillo, Northfield, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 356 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 129mg cholesterol, 312mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein.
13/31
Grilled Apple Tossed Salad
Total Time
25 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The grilled apples in this salad combine so well with the blue cheese, walnuts and balsamic dressing. I like to serve it on pink Depression glass dessert plates from my great-grandmother. —Paul Soska, Toledo, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 341 calories, 28g fat (5g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 360mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein.
14/31
Chicken Pot Stickers
Total Time
55 min
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Chicken and mushrooms make up the filling in these pot stickers, a traditional Chinese dumpling. Greasing the steamer rack makes it easier to remove them once they're steamed. —Jacquelynne Stine, Las Vegas, Nevada
Nutrition Facts:
1 pot sticker with 1 tsp. sauce: 39 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 254mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
15/31
Blackberry Sriracha Chicken Sliders
Total Time
4 hours 20 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Dump everything in a slow cooker and then watch these spicy-sweet sliders become an instant party-time classic. —Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
1 slider: 352 calories, 14g fat (3g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 413mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 21g protein.
16/31
Moo Shu Mushroom Wraps
Total Time
30 min
Servings
5 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
With so many awesome veggies out there, I'm always playing around with the ingredients in these sandwiches. Sometimes I add extra protein, too—chicken, shrimp, pork, beef and tofu all work. Check for sriracha and hoisin sauces in the Asian or international foods section of your grocery store. —Athena Russell, Greenville, South Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
2 filled wraps: 381 calories, 15g fat (2g saturated fat), 170mg cholesterol, 1234mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 4g fiber), 16g protein.
17/31
Spicy Butterscotch Wings
Total Time
50 min
Servings
20 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We love big-time-spicy chicken wings. I do a caramel sauce to balance the heat, but you could also glaze the wings with melted brown sugar. —Aaron Salazar, Westminster, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 100 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 312mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein.
18/31
Roasted Apple Salad with Spicy Maple-Cider Vinaigrette
Total Time
35 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We bought loads of apples and needed to use them. To help the flavors come alive, I roasted the apples and tossed them with a sweet dressing. —Janice Elder, Charlotte, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 191 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 240mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fruit.
19/31
Spaghetti Squash Lo Mein
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My colorful Lo Mein is a lighter version of the classic Chinese dish that everyone at our table loves. Try it with a squirt of Sriracha. —Loanne Chiu, Fort Worth, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 266 calories, 14g fat (3g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 707mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 4g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat.
20/31
Zippy Shrimp Skewers
Total Time
15 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These flavorful skewers deliver a mouthwatering kick with minimal effort. Fix them for your next party and watch them disappear. —Jalayne Luckett, Marion, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 skewer: 57 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 199mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 lean meat.
21/31
Fiesta Egg & Potato Boats
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
On a whim, I stuffed eggs into potato shells as a way to use up leftover baked potatoes. It’s the brunch dish people ask for the most. —Lisa Renshaw, Kansas City, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 stuffed potato half: 384 calories, 20g fat (10g saturated fat), 230mg cholesterol, 571mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 5g fiber), 17g protein.
22/31
Shakshuka
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Shakshuka is a dish of poached eggs with tomatoes, onion and cumin. I learned about it while traveling through Southeast Asia, and it's been my favorite way to eat eggs since. —Ezra Weeks, Calgary, Alberta
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 159 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 186mg cholesterol, 381mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 medium-fat meat, 1 vegetable.
23/31
Orange Beef Lettuce Wraps
Total Time
35 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is a lighter version of a restaurant favorite. I also recommend trying these wraps with ground chicken or turkey.—Robin Haas, Cranston, Rhode Island
Nutrition Facts:
1 wrap: 250 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 462mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat.
24/31
Easy Asian Glazed Meatballs
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
As a writer and busy mom of three boys, I need tasty meals on the quick. We serve these glazed meatballs over a steaming bed of rice. —Amy Dong, Woodbury, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 376 calories, 23g fat (10g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 1296mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 2g fiber), 13g protein.
25/31
Spicy Ketchup
Total Time
2 hours
Servings
1 cup
From the Recipe Creator:
When this homemade ketchup is bubbling on the stove, the aroma takes me back to childhood. One taste and I’m home again. —Karen Naihe, Kamuela, Hawaii
Nutrition Facts:
1 tablespoon: 46 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 152mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch.
26/31
Mango Avocado Spring Rolls
Total Time
40 min
Servings
8 spring rolls
From the Recipe Creator:
As a fan of mangoes and avocados, I love these wraps. You can substitute tortillas for rice paper wrappers, and lettuce or spinach for sprouts. —Gena Stout, Ravenden, Arkansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 spring roll: 117 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 86mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.
27/31
Chicken Sliders with Sesame Slaw
Total Time
6 hours 25 min
Servings
20 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Everyone loves barbecue chicken sliders. My version has an Asian twist, with spicy, tangy flavors. At our potlucks, they quickly vanish. —Priscilla Yee, Concord, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 slider: 255 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 493mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 16g protein.
28/31
Short Rib Poutine
Total Time
6 hours 45 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This dish combines the hearty, spicy flavors of my beloved slow-cooker short ribs with my all-time favorite comfort food: fries and gravy. With a little prep in the morning, it's just about ready when I come home from work (plus, the kitchen smells amazing!). If you are sensitive to spice, reduce the amount of Sriracha chili sauce. —Erin DeWitt, Long Beach, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 560 calories, 31g fat (12g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 1453mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 3g fiber), 28g protein.
29/31
Ramen Sliders
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I grew up eating ramen and love it to this day. A fun spin on my favorite type of noodle soup, these sliders are topped with an egg and kimchi. —Julie Teramoto, Los Angeles, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 slider: 137 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 185mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 10g protein.
30/31
Soba Noodle Salad
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We love it when opposites attract. A sweet-and-sour gingery dressing goes hand in hand with soft soba noodles, edamame and crunchy slaw. Add grilled shrimp or chicken for a protein-packed finish. —Mandy Rivers, Lexington, South Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 349 calories, 11g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1212mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 5g fiber), 14g protein.
31/31
Chicken Tacos
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A few people in my family have special dietary needs, but luckily, these chicken tacos work for all of us. I toss up a simple green salad and have a meal we can all enjoy together. —Christine Schenher, Exeter, California
Nutrition Facts:
2 tacos: 354 calories, 15g fat (3g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 474mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 6g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 fat.
