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Honey Sriracha Chicken Rice Bowl 🍗 | Sweet & Spicy in 20 Minutes!

Why You'll Love This Recipe

This flavor-packed rice bowl combines crispy chicken glazed in a sticky honey-sriracha sauce with fresh veggies and fluffy rice. It’s the ideal balance of sweet, spicy, and crunchy textures—perfect for meal prep or a quick weeknight lunch. The sauce is so good, you’ll want to put it on everything!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Rest Time 2 mins
Total Time 22 mins
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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 2
Estimated Cost: 12
Calories: 580
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Description

An Asian-inspired rice bowl featuring golden chicken pieces tossed in an addictive 4-ingredient glaze, served over jasmine rice with crisp cucumbers, creamy avocado, and crunchy carrots. The optional lime crema drizzle takes it over the top!

Ingredients
    For the Chicken:
  • 1 lb chicken thighs, diced
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp sriracha
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
    • For the Bowl:
  • 1 cup cooked jasmine rice
  • 1/2 avocado, sliced
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cucumber, julienned
  • 2 tbsp cilantro
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
    • Optional Drizzle:
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp honey
Instructions
    Coat Chicken:
  1. 1
    Toss diced chicken with cornstarch until evenly coated.
    2. Cook Chicken:
  2. 2
    Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes until crispy.
    3. Make Glaze:
  3. 3
    Whisk honey, sriracha, soy sauce, and vinegar. Pour over chicken and toss for 1 minute until sticky.
    4. Assemble Bowls:
  4. 4
    Divide rice among bowls. Top with chicken, avocado, carrots, and cucumber.
    5. Finish:
  5. 5
    Drizzle with lime crema (mix yogurt, lime, and honey). Garnish with cilantro and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 580kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g34%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Cholesterol 120mg40%
Sodium 850mg36%
Potassium 780mg23%
Total Carbohydrate 65g22%
Dietary Fiber 7g29%
Sugars 18g
Protein 35g70%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Pro Tips

  • Meal Prep: Store components separately for up to 4 days
  • Vegetarian Option: Swap chicken for crispy tofu
  • Extra Crunch: Add crushed peanuts or wonton strips
Keywords: quick lunch recipes, meal prep bowls, honey sriracha chicken, Asian rice bowls, healthy lunch ideas
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