Description
Try our delicious Honey Sriracha Ground Chicken and Broccoli recipe for a flavorful and easy meal tonight! Discover the perfect blend of sweet and spicy flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (454g) ground chicken
- 4 cups (340g) broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- ΒΌ cup (60ml) sriracha sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 4 green onions, sliced (white and green parts separated)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare Your Ingredients Before heating anything, organize your mise en place. Cut broccoli into even, bite-sized florets so they cook uniformly. Mince garlic and grate ginger, keeping them separate. Slice green onions, separating white and green parts. In a small bowl, whisk together sriracha, honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. In another small bowl, create a cornstarch slurry by mixing cornstarch with water until smooth. Having everything prepared makes the cooking process seamless.
- Step 2: Cook the Chicken Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add ground chicken, season with salt and pepper, and let it cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes to develop a golden crust. Break the chicken into smaller pieces and continue cooking until no pink remains, about 5-6 minutes total. The chicken should have some caramelized edges for maximum flavor. Transfer to a clean plate and set aside.
- Step 3: Cook the Broccoli In the same pan, add the remaining tablespoon of oil. Add the white parts of green onions, garlic, and ginger, stirring constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned. Add broccoli florets and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender. If the pan seems dry, add 2 tablespoons of water and cover for 1 minute to create steam that helps cook the broccoli evenly.
- Step 4: Combine and Sauce Return the cooked chicken to the pan with the broccoli. Pour in the honey-sriracha sauce mixture and stir to coat everything evenly. Bring to a simmer, then stir the cornstarch slurry again (it settles quickly) and pour it into the pan. Stir continuously as the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes. You’re looking for a glossy sauce that coats the back of a spoon.
- Step 5: Finish and Serve Remove the pan from heat and toss in the green parts of the onions, reserving some for garnish. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and the remaining green onions. Serve your **Honey Sriracha Ground Chicken and Broccoli** immediately over rice or your preferred base. The contrast between the spicy-sweet chicken, tender-crisp broccoli, and fluffy rice creates a perfectly balanced bite every time.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg