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5 from 6 votes

Honey Sriracha Chicken Quinoa Bowl

Honey Sriracha Chicken Quinoa Bowl - a very simple combination of sweet and spicy flavored chicken served over quinoa. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6

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

Adapted from Marla Meridith

Nutrition

Calories: 415kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 1099mg | Potassium: 804mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 160IU | Vitamin C: 20.7mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2.3mg