Description
A recipe for tender chicken coated in a sweet and spicy glaze, served over fluffy cilantro lime quinoa for a complete, flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups water or chicken broth
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons sriracha sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa: Combine rinsed quinoa and water or broth in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- Prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, sriracha, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic. Set aside half of the glaze for serving.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- Glaze the chicken: Pour half of the reserved glaze over the cooked chicken in the skillet. Toss to coat and cook for 1 minute until the sauce thickens slightly. Remove from heat.
- Finish the quinoa: Stir the chopped cilantro, lime juice, thawed corn, and diced red bell pepper into the cooked quinoa.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide the cilantro lime quinoa among serving bowls. Top with the honey sriracha glazed chicken. Drizzle the remaining reserved glaze over the chicken and quinoa before serving.
Notes
- For a quicker meal, you can use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken and simply toss it with the glaze in the skillet.
- If you prefer a thicker glaze, simmer the sauce mixture in a small pot for 2-3 minutes before adding it to the chicken.
- You can substitute maple syrup for honey if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 95mg