Description
These Hot Honey Chicken Bowls are a delicious and wholesome meal option that combines tender chicken bites coated in a sweet and spicy glaze with a variety of nutritious toppings over a bed of rice or quinoa. Perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the chicken:
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
For the hot honey glaze:
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1–2 tablespoons hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
For the bowls:
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup steamed or roasted broccoli
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions or cilantro
- lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, season chicken, and cook until golden brown and cooked through.
- Make the hot honey glaze: Whisk together honey, hot sauce, vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Pour over cooked chicken and simmer.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide rice or quinoa into bowls, top with chicken, cabbage, broccoli, avocado, and herbs. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- Adjust the heat level by altering the hot sauce amount.
- Prep chicken and glaze in advance for quick meal prep.
- Customize vegetables according to taste or season.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
