Sriracha Honey Chicken Bowl (Printable)

Tender chicken with sweet-spicy honey glaze on rice, topped with fresh vegetables and sesame seeds.

# What you'll need:

→ 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 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 pan 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 clings to chicken.
05 - Divide rice evenly among 4 bowls. Top each with glazed chicken, cucumber slices, carrot, and shredded cabbage.
06 - Sprinkle with sliced spring onions, sesame seeds, and optional fresh cilantro leaves. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Bold flavors from sweet honey and spicy Sriracha
  • Customizable with your favorite vegetables
02 -
  • Contains soy and sesame, so check ingredient labels for allergies
  • Swap chicken for tofu for a dairy-free vegetarian option
03 -
  • For extra crunch, add roasted peanuts or cashews
  • Adjust Sriracha for more or less heat to suit your preference
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