Description
These Spicy Sweet Honey Sriracha Chicken Broccoli Bowls feature marinated chicken, vibrant broccoli, and a delicious sweet-heat sauce. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 1/2 tbsp Sriracha
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup honey (for sauce)
- 2–3 tbsp Sriracha (for sauce)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (for sauce)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar (for sauce)
- 1 tbsp ketchup (optional, for sauce)
- 1/4 cup water or low-sodium chicken broth (for sauce)
- 1–2 tsp cornstarch (for thickening, sauce)
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and thinly sliced (optional)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced (optional)
- 2 tbsp neutral oil, divided
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 3–4 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
- 1–2 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- Lime wedges (optional)
- Extra Sriracha, for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Rice: Rinse rice under cold water and cook according to package directions. Keep warm.
- Marinate the Chicken: Whisk together soy sauce, honey, Sriracha, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and black pepper. Coat chicken and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Prep the Sauce and Vegetables: Whisk sauce ingredients together in a small bowl. Prepare broccoli, carrot, and bell pepper.
- Cook the Broccoli and Veggies: Stir-fry broccoli and carrot in oil for 4-5 minutes. Add bell pepper and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Set aside.
- Sear the Marinated Chicken: Heat oil in the same skillet, sear chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until cooked through. Internal temp should reach 165°F.
- Add the Sauce: Pour sauce over chicken and stir until thickened, about 1-3 minutes.
- Combine Chicken and Veggies: Add cooked vegetables back to the pan and toss together until heated through.
- Assemble the Bowls: Serve chicken and veggies over warm rice, garnished with green onions, sesame seeds, and lime wedges.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use tamari instead of soy sauce. Feel free to add additional vegetables or adjust the level of Sriracha to your taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg