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Prep Time15 Minutes
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Cook Time20 Minutes
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Serving4
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Serving Size1 Bowl
If you’ve ever craved something sweet, spicy, sticky, and ridiculously satisfying… this is that meal.
These Honey Sriracha Chicken Bowls hit that perfect balance where the sweetness from the honey smooths out the heat from the sriracha, and everything comes together into this glossy sauce that clings to the chicken like it has something to prove.
It’s fast enough for a weeknight, but it tastes like something you’d order after convincing yourself you “deserve it.” The kind of meal where you take one bite and immediately know you’re making it again.
Ingredients
Honey Sriracha Chicken Bowls
Nutrition
Per serving
- Daily Value*
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Calories: 490 kcal
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Protein: 36g72%
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Carbs: 48g16%
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Fat: 18g28%
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Fiber: 2g7%
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Sugar: 14g28%
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Sodium: 720mg30%
Directions
We’re going to lightly coat and sear the chicken for texture, then build a sticky sauce and bring everything together. The key is not rushing the sear or the sauce.
Step 1: Prep and Coat the Chicken
Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces, about 1–2 inches each. Try to keep them similar in size so they cook evenly.
Place them in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the cornstarch over the chicken and toss until each piece has a light coating.
It shouldn’t look thick or clumpy, just lightly dusted.
Step 2: Sear the Chicken (Don’t Crowd the Pan)
Heat a large pan over medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes.
Add olive oil and let it heat until slightly shimmering.
Add the chicken pieces in a single layer. Do not overcrowd the pan. If needed, cook in batches.
Let the chicken cook undisturbed for 3–4 minutes so it develops a golden edge.
Flip using tongs and cook another 3–4 minutes until browned and cooked through.
Remove from pan and set aside.
Step 3: Build the Sauce
Lower the heat to medium.
Add butter to the same pan. Once melted, add the minced garlic and stir constantly for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in the honey, sriracha, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Stir everything together.
Let the sauce simmer gently for 2–3 minutes. It should start to thicken slightly and become glossy.
Step 4: Combine Chicken and Sauce
Return the cooked chicken to the pan.
Toss everything together so each piece is fully coated in the sauce. Use a spoon or spatula to move it around and coat evenly.
Let it cook for another 1–2 minutes so the sauce thickens and sticks to the chicken.
If the sauce gets too thick, add a small splash of water.
Step 5: Build the Bowl
Scoop rice into a bowl.
Add the chicken on top, then spoon extra sauce over everything.
Finish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
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