Sriracha Honey Chicken Bowl (Printable)

Tender chicken glazed in a sweet-spicy honey sauce over fluffy rice with crunchy vegetables.

# Components:

→ Chicken

01 - 1.1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 1 tbsp vegetable oil
03 - 1/2 tsp salt
04 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Sriracha Honey Sauce

05 - 3 tbsp Sriracha sauce
06 - 3 tbsp honey
07 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
10 - 1 tsp sesame oil

→ Rice

11 - 1 1/4 cups jasmine or basmati rice
12 - 2 cups water
13 - 1/2 tsp salt

→ Vegetables & Garnish

14 - 1 medium cucumber, sliced
15 - 1 large carrot, julienned or thinly sliced
16 - 1 cup red cabbage, thinly shredded
17 - 2 spring onions, sliced
18 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds
19 - Fresh cilantro leaves (optional)

# Method:

01 - Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine rice, water, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes until tender. Remove from heat and let rest covered for 5 minutes.
02 - Whisk together Sriracha, honey, soy sauce, garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a small bowl. Set aside.
03 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Add to skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through.
04 - Reduce heat to medium. Pour the Sriracha honey sauce over the chicken. Toss to coat and cook for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens.
05 - Divide rice among 4 bowls. Top each with glazed chicken, cucumber, carrot, and shredded cabbage.
06 - Sprinkle with spring onions, sesame seeds, and optional cilantro leaves. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Bold sweet-and-spicy flavors in every bite
  • Quick and easy dinner ready in just over 30 minutes
02 -
  • This recipe contains soy (soy sauce) and sesame (sesame oil, seeds)
  • If using gluten-free soy sauce, the dish can be made gluten-free
03 -
  • Adjust the Sriracha to your preferred spice level
  • Use pre-cooked rice or leftover rice to save time on busy nights
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