Description
This high-protein honey sriracha ground chicken and broccoli is a perfect balance of sweet and spicy, packed with lean protein and fiber-rich veggies. It’s an easy, 20-minute meal that’s great for meal prep, a quick high-protein breakfast, or a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) ground chicken
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (mixed with 1 tablespoon water)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground chicken and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula. Drain any excess liquid.
2. Add garlic and ginger, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Stir in broccoli and cook for 3–4 minutes until slightly tender.
4. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, sriracha, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Add the cornstarch slurry and whisk well.
5. Pour the sauce over the chicken and broccoli, stirring to coat evenly. Cook for another 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
6. Remove from heat, garnish with sesame seeds and green onions, and serve over rice or cauliflower rice.
Notes
Adjust the amount of sriracha to suit your spice preference.
You can substitute ground chicken with ground turkey or lean ground beef.
This dish stores well in the fridge for up to 4 days, making it perfect for meal prep.
Serve over brown rice, white rice, or cauliflower rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 65mg