Name: Air Fryer Honey Sriracha Chicken Bowls
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 clove garlic; 2 tablespoons Sriracha; 2 tablespoons runny honey; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 0.5 tsp rice vinegar; 0.25 tsp kosher salt; 2 pounds boneless and skinless chicken thighs; avocado oil; 0.25 cup smooth cashew butter; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 0.5 tsp soy sauce; 0.5 tsp runny honey; 4 tablespoons cold water; 1.25 cups rice of choice + cooking liquid; 0.667 cup cucumber; 0.5 cup radishes; 2 cups shredded lettuce

Satisfy your sweet & spicy craving with these Air Fryer Honey Sriracha Chicken Bowls – a complete make-ahead friendly meal with marinated chicken thighs, crunchy veggies, rice, and a brilliant cashew lime sauce to bring it all together!

Dinner

40 m

American

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Ingredients

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Air Fryer Honey Sriracha Chicken Bowls

Honey Sriracha Chicken

2 clove garlic

2 tablespoons Sriracha

2 tablespoons runny honey

1 tbsp soy sauce

½ tsp rice vinegar

¼ tsp kosher salt

2 pounds boneless and skinless chicken thighs

avocado oil or cooking spray

Cashew Sauce

¼ cup smooth cashew butter

2 tablespoons fresh lime juicefrom 1 lime

½ tsp soy sauce

½ tsp runny honey

4 tablespoons cold water

Bowls

1 ¼ cups rice of choice + cooking liquiduncooked

⅔ cup cucumber

½ cup radishes

2 cups shredded lettuce or cabbage

Instructions

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Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the garlic (2 cloves, minced), sriracha (2 tablespoons), honey (2 tablespoons), soy sauce (1 tablespoon), vinegar (1/2 teaspoon) and salt (1/4 teaspoon) to make a smooth sauce. Add the chicken (2 pounds boneless skinless, cut into strips) and toss well to coat. Set aside while you start the rice and cut the veggies if needed.

Cook the rice (1 1/4 cups uncooked) as per the package instructions or your preferred method, and then set aside to cool. I usually cook rice in my Instant Pot for a hands-off method while I work on other parts of the meal.

Prep your air fryer basket by wiping with avocado oil, if not working with a nonstick basket. Place the raw strips of marinated chicken into the basket in a single layer – it’s okay if they are touching a bit, they will shrink slightly as they cook. If they don’t all fit, work in batches. Cook chicken for 14 minutes at 400F, turning and basting with any leftover marinade in the bowl after halfway through cooking.

Carefully stir the lime juice (2-3 tablespoons or 1 lime) and soy sauce (1/2 teaspoon) into the cashew butter (1/4 cup) until uniform. Don’t worry if stirring the liquids into your cashew butter causes it to seize up and go a bit lumpy. Continue stirring as you thin the sauce with 2-4 tablespoons of cold water to your desired consistency for dipping and drizzling – it will smooth out!

Divide the cooked rice between four meal prep containers and lay the cooked chicken on top. Place the salad veggies in a separate compartment (mixed together or not), or in separate containers if you’re planning on serving the rice and chicken warm. Divide the cashew butter sauce between four sauce pots and store with the salad. To reheat, add 2 tablespoons water to the rice to create steam, then loosely cover the meal with the lid and microwave on High in 30 seconds blasts until heated through.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Marinate Chicken Thighs Strategically 🍗
Marinate chicken thighs for at least 2-4 hours (or overnight) in the honey-sriracha mixture to allow the flavors to penetrate deeply, resulting in more flavorful and tender meat throughout.
Pat Dry Before Air Frying 💧
Always pat the marinated chicken completely dry with paper towels before air frying to achieve a crispy, caramelized exterior that locks in juices and maximizes browning.
Create a Balanced Cashew Lime Sauce 🥒
Whisk the cashew butter sauce thoroughly with room-temperature ingredients first, then adjust consistency with cold water gradually to achieve a pourable, silky dressing that won't separate.
Prep Vegetables Just Before Assembly 🥒
Slice radishes and cucumber no more than 30 minutes before serving to maintain their crisp texture and vibrant color, preventing wilting and wateriness in the finished bowl.
Layer Rice While Warm for Better Flavor 🍚
Assemble bowls with warm rice to help it absorb the cashew lime sauce better, creating a more cohesive dish while the rice is still slightly absorbent and flavorful.