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Honey Sriracha Chicken Quinoa Bowl – a very simple combination of sweet and spicy flavored chicken served over quinoa.
Hi guys!
Happy Wednesday!
Can you believe it is March already?
These last two months passed so quickly for me.
Today I’m sharing another protein packed quinoa bowl recipe, perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish is easy to prepare and reheat.
I’ve had my eyes on this quinoa bowl recipe from one of my favorite bloggers – Marla, for a long time.
I recently decided to finally make it.
Turned out amazing, just what I was looking for.
Sriracha seems to be everywhere these days and I always have some in my pantry.
I use it as a ketchup substitute, in sauces and soups.
And since this dish combines my love for both quinoa and Sriracha, I’ll definitely be making it again!
The amount of Sriracha could be adjusted to your taste.
For some reason I’m a huge fan of the sweet and spicy combination in this sauce (honey-Sriracha), which I think will go awesome with some chicken wings.
If you like sweet and spicy, one bowl meals, this one might be just for you!
Full of protein, gluten free, this dish will definitely boost your energy and keep you full.
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Honey Sriracha Chicken Quinoa Bowl
Ingredients
FOR THE QUINOA:
- 1 cup dry quinoa
- 2 cups water
FOR THE CHICKEN:
- 1/4 cup organic coconut oil
- 2 pounds (1 kg) chicken breast, cut into bite size cubes
- 1 small red onion, , diced
- 1/4 cup Sriracha, ( more or less, according to taste, keep in mind Sriracha is hot)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped scallions
- 1/2 tbsp sesame seeds, (optional)
- fresh cilantro for garnishing
Instructions
To cook the quinoa:
- Rinse quinoa 2-3 times with cold water. In a deep large skillet, combine water (chicken stock) and quinoa and bring to a boil. Then reduce to a simmer. Cook until liquid is absorbed. Optional: season with salt. Fluff with fork.
To cook chicken:
- In a large sauce pan meltt coconut oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked, fluffing a few times with thongs (6-7 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
- Whisk together honey, Sriracha and lemon juice in a bowl.
- Add sauce to the pan and cook for about 8 more minutes. Chicken should be cooked through and sauce will thicken.
- Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Top with scallions, sesame seeds and fresh cilantro.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Quinoa bowls are the best, Mira! This looks so flavorful with that sriracha sauce. What a delicious protein-packed meal!
Thanks friend!
Very very Nice Tasty Recipe….
Thanks!
I am obsessed with sriracha at the moment and I love it with honet. The flavours combine so nicely. Great recipe!
That was meant to say honey haha
haha thanks Dannii 🙂
I love bowls packed with goodness like this one! The honey sriracha flavor is perfect. I can’t wait to try this at home. This is the perfect weeknight meal!
I hope you like it Ashley!
Mira, I cannot wait to try this!!! this looks sooooooo good and I love Marla’s blog!!! pinned and totally trying this!
Thanks so much Alice!!!
Holy cow! Could our minds be any more in sync?? I have a chicken quinoa bowl recipe scheduled to go up tomorrow! Um, sorry but that is just too awesome in my mind. 😀 Anyway this seriously looks SO amazing, Mira! Absolutely stunning photos too! I love love the lighting!
How fun!!! I just can’t wait to see your quinoa bowl recipe Sarah 🙂 Thank you so much! (it is all natural light :))
This looks delicious! I was just on my way to get some breakfast, now I want this! hehe! – www.domesticgeekgirl.com
Thanks Gingi!!!
We’re all about that sriracha in my house, too. My boyfriend won’t eat any brand but the one with the rooster on the front of the jar. Since we’ve been eating healthier these days, I’ve been enjoying experimenting with quinoa dishes. I can’t wait to make this for a weeknight dinner.
Thanks Erin! We buy the same band 🙂
Lovely, Mira! I made something a bit similar myself a few days ago, but what a great idea to serve it with quinoa!
I love sweet and spicy combos, so this looks perfect to me! Definitely need to give this one a try! Pinned!