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Honey-Sriracha Chicken

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This is the perfect dish to make for weekday lunches or indulge in the evening for dinner. It is a well-rounded nutritious meal that is sure to satisfy. Perfect to make when craving your favorite take-out, but not wanting the guilt!

 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cubed chicken (1 inch)
  • 1 cup forbidden rice (you can use whatever rice you prefer)
  • 1 ¾ cups vegetable broth
  • 1 ½ cups slivered yellow onion
  • 1 ½ cups snap peas
  • 2 cups chopped bok choy
  • 8 oz can water chestnuts
  • 2/3 cup sriracha
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tsp minced ginger
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 2 tsp chopped fresh chives (reserve extra for garnish at the end)
  • Juice of ½ lime
  • Salt and pepper
  • Optional: in a dry pan, toast sesame seeds and chopped peanuts for added crunch

Directions

  1. In a small pot, add the rice, vegetable broth, salt and pepper. Turn the heat to medium high and bring to a boil. Once it has reached a boil, reduce the heat to simmer and allow to cook for 30 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is fluffy.
  2. In a large bowl, add the sriracha, honey, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, chives, and lime. Stir to combine and add the chopped chicken. Set aside.
  3. Coat a large skillet with olive oil. Add the onions, salt and pepper, and sauté on medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add the snap peas and bok choy and sauté for 3 minutes.
  5. To the pan, add the chicken and all of the sauce. Cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, approximately 10-14 minutes.
  6. Just before the chicken is done, add the water chestnuts to the pan.
  7. Once the chicken has reached its proper doneness, it is time to eat! Add a serving of the chicken and vegetables over the beautiful fluffy rice. Top with garnish and extra chives and enjoy!

 

Guest Blogger: James Madison Dietetics
Emily Salvaggio