Sriracha Honey Chicken Bowl (Print View)

Tender glazed chicken over fluffy rice with crisp vegetables and a sweet-spicy sauce.

# 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 ground 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 boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes until tender. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together Sriracha, honey, soy sauce, garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Set aside.
03 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Add to pan and cook for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through.
04 - Reduce heat to medium. Pour Sriracha honey sauce over chicken. Toss to coat and cook for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens.
05 - Divide rice evenly among 4 bowls. Top with glazed chicken, cucumber slices, carrot, and shredded cabbage.
06 - Sprinkle with spring onions, sesame seeds, and fresh cilantro if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick to prepare for weeknight dinners
  • Customizable with your favorite vegetables
02 -
  • Contains soy and sesame ingredients
  • Perfect for meal prep and leftovers the next day
03 -
  • Add roasted peanuts for extra crunch
  • Swap chicken for firm tofu for a vegetarian bowl
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