Honey Sriracha Chicken Meal Prep Bowls

Name: Honey Sriracha Chicken Meal Prep Bowls
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast (diced into 1-inch pieces); Kosher salt and ground pepper (to taste); 1/3 cup flour (gluten-free if needed); 2 large eggs; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (gluten-free if needed); 1 English cucumber; 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds; 2 cups cooked jasmine rice; 1 lime (cut into wedges); 2/3 cup tomato passata (tomato puree); 1/2 cup honey; 1/4 cup Sriracha (or to taste); 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)

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These Honey Sriracha Chicken Meal Prep Bowls are sweet, a little spicy, and so good for lunch or dinner. The chicken is coated in crispy panko breadcrumbs, baked until golden, then tossed with a simple honey sriracha sauce and served with rice, fresh cucumber, and lime. They’re ready in about 30 minutes and make four easy meals for the week.

Honey chicken over white rice and cucumber salad in a glass meal prep bowl.

As a mom of five, I know how much easier the week can feel when I have a few meals already made. I love these chicken bowls because they’re not the usual boring meal prep. The crispy chicken, sweet-and-spicy sauce, fresh cucumber, and squeeze of lime give them so much flavor. As a certified nutrition coach, I also like that I can easily adjust the rice, vegetables, and portion size depending on what I need that week.

Prep these bowls at the beginning of the week for a ready-to-go meal option all week long! If you prefer a more savory, garlicky flavor, try my Honey Garlic Chicken Meal Prep.

Why You’ll Love These Chicken Bowls

Crispy baked chicken without frying
Sweet and spicy honey sriracha sauce
Ready in about 30 minutes
Makes 4 meal prep bowls
Fresh cucumber balances the spicy sauce
Easy to make ahead
Great for lunch or dinner
Easy to adjust the heat
Simple ingredients

Recipe Overview

Skill Level

Intermediate

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Key Ingredients

Below are the key ingredients to make this dish. Full measurements are listed further down in the recipe card.

ingredients for honey sriracha chicken meal prep.

Chicken Breast: I use boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into small pieces. Cutting the chicken into similar-sized pieces helps everything cook evenly and gives you more crispy edges.
Panko Breadcrumbs: Panko gives the chicken its light, crunchy coating. I prefer panko over regular breadcrumbs here because it stays crispier after baking.
Honey: Honey gives the sauce its sweetness and balances the heat from the sriracha.
Sriracha: This is where the heat comes from. Start with less if you don’t like spicy food, or add more for a stronger kick.
Tomato Passata or tomato sauce: Passata gives the sauce body and helps create a smooth coating for the chicken. You can use plain tomato puree if that’s what you have.
Cucumber: Fresh cucumber adds a cool, crunchy contrast to the warm chicken and spicy sauce. I wouldn’t skip it because it really helps balance the bowl.
Jasmine Rice: Jasmine rice is my favorite base for these bowls because it’s fluffy and works really well with the sauce. You can also use brown rice, basmati rice, or quinoa.
Lime: A squeeze of fresh lime at the end brightens everything up and cuts through the sauce’s sweetness.

How Spicy Is Honey Sriracha Chicken?

I’d describe this chicken as mild to moderately spicy. The honey and tomato passata balance the heat from the sriracha, so the sauce isn’t overwhelmingly hot.

For a milder version, start with less sriracha and add more after tasting the sauce. If you like heat, add extra sriracha or a pinch of red pepper flakes.

How to Make Honey Sriracha Chicken Less Spicy

Use less sriracha in the sauce and add more honey if needed to balance the flavor. For a milder option with homemade teriyaki sauce, try my Teriyaki Chicken Meal Prep Bowls.

You can also serve the chicken with extra cucumber and lime to cool down each bite. If you’re making this for kids, I’d make the sauce mild and add extra sriracha to individual servings.

How To Make Honey Sriracha Chicken Meal Prep Bowls

Prep: Preheat the oven to 425ºF and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper. Place the chopped chicken in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with the flour and stir to coat.

Bread the chicken: In a bowl, whisk the eggs and oil until combined. Add the breadcrumbs to a shallow plate. Dip the chicken pieces into the beaten eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs and place them on the prepared sheet pan. Bake the chicken for 10 minutes, or until crispy.

process shot to bread the chicken bites.

Make the sauce: Meanwhile, place all the ingredients for the honey-sriracha sauce in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Add sauce to chicken: Drizzle the honey-sriracha sauce over the chicken and continue to bake for 6-8 minutes.

process shot to make the sriracha sauce and drizzle over the chicken bites.

Prep the cucumbers and assemble the bowls: Meanwhile, chop the cucumber into bite-sized pieces, drizzle with the sesame oil, and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Divide among 4 meal prep bowls with the cooked rice and lime wedges.

Add chicken: Once the chicken is cooked, let it cool, then add it to the meal prep bowls.

process shot to make the cucumber salad and assembling the bowl.

Easy Ways to Change Up These Bowls

Use Different Rice: try jasmine, brown, basmati, or quinoa.
Add More Vegetables: Broccoli, edamame, shredded carrots, bell peppers, or snap peas would all work well.
Make It Spicier: Add more sriracha or a pinch of red pepper flakes.
Use Chicken Thighs: Boneless, skinless chicken thighs can replace chicken breast. The texture will be a little richer and more tender.
Add a Crunchy Topping: Try sliced green onions, sesame seeds, chopped peanuts, or cashews.

How to Keep the Chicken Crispy

The chicken is baked, not fried, so don’t overcrowd the pan. Leave a little space between the pieces so the hot air can circulate around them.

Also, don’t pour all of the sauce over the chicken too early. The sauce softens the crispy coating. For the crispiest chicken, bake it until golden first, then add the sauce and finish baking as directed.

When meal prepping, the coating will soften somewhat after you store it in the fridge. That’s normal. Reheating the chicken in an air fryer or oven will help restore some of the crispness.

How to Reheat Honey Sriracha Chicken Meal Prep

For the easiest option, microwave the chicken and rice until heated through.

If you want the chicken to be crispier, reheat it in an air fryer at 375°F for a few minutes or in a hot oven until warmed through. Keep the cucumber cold and add it after reheating.

Glass containers filled with rice, chicken and cucumbers.

Common Questions

Can I use chicken thighs?

Yes. Boneless, skinless chicken thighs work well as a substitute for chicken breast.

Can I use a different rice?

Yes. Jasmine, basmati, brown rice, and quinoa all work well.

Can I use frozen cucumber

No. I recommend fresh cucumber for this recipe because it adds a cool, crisp texture to the bowl.

How long does honey sriracha chicken meal prep last?

Store the prepared bowls in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Can I freeze honey sriracha chicken?

I wouldn’t freeze the assembled bowls because the cucumber and crispy coating won’t have the same texture after thawing. If you want to freeze it, freeze the cooked chicken and rice separately and add fresh cucumber when serving.

Can I Make These Bowls Lower in Carbs?

Yes. Swap the jasmine rice for cauliflower rice or use a smaller portion of rice and add more vegetables. You can also make five smaller bowls instead of four.

Meal prep bowls filled with honey sriracha chicken, rice and cucumbers.

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