Description
A perfect balance of sweet honey and spicy sriracha, this Honey Sriracha Chicken with Green Beans is a simple and delicious weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breasts, diced into 1-inch pieces
- 30g egg white, beaten
- 2 tbsp cornstarch or tapioca starch
- 1 1/4 tsp salt, divided
- 2 cups green beans or 1 head broccoli, cut into small florets
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp sriracha sauce
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tsp sesame seeds, or as desired
- 2 cups brown rice, cooked
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C/425°F.
- Dip the diced chicken in beaten egg whites, then coat them with cornstarch and season with 3/4 tsp of salt.
- Grease a large nonstick pan and add the chicken pieces, leaving space between them.
- Roast in the oven until the chicken is cooked through and golden, about 20-25 minutes.
- Mix honey, sriracha sauce, apple cider vinegar, and another teaspoon of sesame oil in a small bowl for the sauce.
- Stir-fry your choice of green beans or broccoli in a separate skillet until tender but still crisp.
- Serve the chicken over a base of cooked brown rice, drizzling generously with the sauce and topping with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Marinating the chicken for at least 30 minutes enhances the flavor. Use cornstarch for a crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian