Description
Discover how to make delicious Honey Sriracha Chicken Bowls with this easy recipe. Learn the perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors in every bite!
Ingredients
- – 3-4 chicken breasts – diced
- – 1/3 cup (80 ml) corn starch
- – 1 cup (240 ml) water
- – 2-3 tablespoons (38 ml) sriracha – (depending on how spicy you want it)
- – 5 tablespoons (75 ml) soy sauce
- – 1 tablespoon (15 ml) minced garlic
- – 1/4 cup (60 g) sugar
- – 2-3 tablespoons (38 ml) honey – (depending on how sweet you want it)
- – 2 tablespoons (30 ml) corn starch
- – 2 tablespoons (30 ml) apple juice
- – optional: crushed red pepper flakes, cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- In a saucepan of moderate size, combine water, sriracha, soy sauce, garlic, sugar, and honey, then stir. Heat the mixture until it boils over medium heat.
- Blend the corn starch with apple juice until it’s smooth, then add it to the saucepan, stirring until the mixture thickens. Lower the heat to a simmer.
- Place the diced chicken and corn starch into a sizable plastic bag. Close the bag and shake it to evenly coat the chicken.
- Pour oil into a large frying pan and warm over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until they are browned and thoroughly cooked.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken, stirring to ensure an even coating. Optionally, add crushed red pepper flakes before serving the dish over cooked rice.
Notes
- Mix in an additional tablespoon of corn starch with the apple juice for a thicker sauce.
- Adjust sriracha and honey amounts to suit your preferred level of spiciness and sweetness.
- Ensure chicken is evenly coated with corn starch for a crispy finish.
