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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.
Mira, this looks fantastic! I love the sound of that honey-sriracha combination, and this sounds like such a quick meal to put together. Pinned!
Thank you Marcie!!!
This looks amazing, Mira! I love that you used quinoa – a fun twist on what is usually served with rice. Yum!
this looks SO good! I Love Quinoa and my fiance would be in love with this chicken! perfection!
I Love quinoa it´s my all time favorite! This combination rocks.
Honey Sriracha is such a delicious combination, with quinoa it will be healthy too! Good recipe, Mira! sure my taste! pinning
This looks wonderful! I love honey sriracha chicken! Love it with quinoa!
I love this protein packed sweet & spice combo. I can never get enough protein, sure, I might enjoy my spaghetti once a week, but an hour later I’m craving cookies and more sugar! Not good. This looks like a dish I’d love to “cheat” ha and order out =)
Glad you like it Laura! It is totally worth cheating!
The chicken looks amazing Mira 🙂 I might make this for lunch today, looks too good.
You know I’m all about that quinoa (and that sriracha). This chicken looks so spicy and delicious. The perfect, healthy meal to quickly whip up on a busy weeknight.
Gosh, I am with you! I love sweet and spicy together! This dish looks perfect for a weeknight meal! Love it!