Sriracha Honey Chicken Bowl (Print Version)

Tender chicken glazed in a sweet-spicy sauce served atop fluffy rice with fresh vegetables.

# Components:

→ Chicken

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

→ Sriracha Honey Sauce

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

→ Rice

11 - 1 1/4 cups jasmine or basmati rice
12 - 2 cups water
13 - 1/2 teaspoon 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 tablespoon sesame seeds
19 - Fresh cilantro leaves (optional)

# Directions:

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 chicken to skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through.
04 - Reduce heat to medium. Pour the Sriracha honey sauce over chicken, toss to coat, and cook for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
05 - Divide rice evenly among four bowls. Top with glazed chicken, cucumber slices, carrot, and shredded cabbage.
06 - Sprinkle spring onions, sesame seeds, and fresh cilantro leaves if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy and quick to prepare for busy days
  • Customizable toppings to suit everyone
02 -
  • Use gluten-free soy sauce to make this dish gluten-free
  • If you prefer a meatless option firm tofu works well in place of chicken
03 -
  • Prep ingredients ahead to save time on busy days
  • Adjust Sriracha to control the heat level exactly the way you like it
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