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. Whether you’re looking for high-protein air fryer recipes or high-protein meal prep ideas, this dish delivers!
Ingredients
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- 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
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground chicken and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula. Drain any excess liquid.
- Add garlic and ginger, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in broccoli and cook for 3–4 minutes until slightly tender.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, sriracha, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Add the cornstarch slurry and whisk well.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and broccoli, stirring to coat evenly. Cook for another 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat, garnish with sesame seeds and green onions, and serve over rice or cauliflower rice.
Notes
- Adjust sriracha for more or less spice.
- Swap ground chicken for ground turkey or lean beef.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days for easy meal prep.
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