Description
These Honey Sriracha Chicken Bowls offer a vibrant, restaurant-quality dinner that is perfect for busy weeknights. Featuring tender, cornstarch-coated chicken tossed in a sweet and spicy glaze, paired with roasted sweet potatoes and protein-packed edamame, this balanced meal is both nutritious and incredibly satisfying. The simple sheet-pan cooking method makes cleanup effortless, while the bold flavors ensure this dish will become a staple in your meal prep rotation.
Ingredients
2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into thick wedges
12-ounce bag frozen shelled edamame
1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/3 cup honey
2 tablespoons sriracha
3 tablespoons avocado oil
2 tablespoons tamari
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (ensure alcohol-free/halal)
Instructions
Step 1: Roast the Vegetables
Preheat your oven to 375°F. On a large nonstick sheet pan, toss the sweet potatoes with avocado oil and salt on one half. On the other half, toss the edamame with oil, honey, and sesame seeds. Bake for 35-40 minutes, ensuring you mix everything halfway through for even browning.
Step 2: Prepare the Chicken
In a medium bowl, combine cornstarch, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss the cubed chicken until each piece is evenly coated. This light coating creates that signature golden-brown texture when pan-fried.
Step 3: Pan-Fry the Chicken
Heat avocado oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and fry for 5-8 minutes per side until the edges are crispy and the chicken is cooked through. Break up any pieces that stick together.
Step 4: Glaze and Assemble
Whisk together the sauce ingredients in a bowl, reserving 1/4 cup for later. Toss the cooked chicken in the remaining sauce until well coated. Serve over a bed of rice with the roasted vegetables, drizzling the reserved sauce over the top for an extra flavor boost.
Pro Tips
- Use microwaveable rice packets to save time on busy nights.
- For extra heat, stir an additional tablespoon of sriracha into your serving sauce.
- Remove a few chicken cubes for the kids before tossing in the full spicy sauce amount.
- Ensure the pan is hot before adding the chicken to get the best sear.
Notes
Serve over your choice of brown rice, jasmine rice, or quinoa. The flavors develop and deepen, making this an excellent choice for meal prep containers stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Ensure your Worcestershire sauce is marked as alcohol-free or use a halal-certified alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg