Description
Hot Honey Chicken Bowls are a vibrant and flavorful meal featuring tender chicken pieces tossed in a spicy and sweet hot honey sauce, served over a bed of rice with fresh vegetables and creamy avocado. This quick stovetop recipe balances heat and sweetness perfectly, making it ideal for a wholesome dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Sauce
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Bowls
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 cup broccoli florets, steamed
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: In a bowl, toss the bite-sized chicken pieces with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and chili flakes until evenly coated.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
- Make the Hot Honey Sauce: In a small saucepan, combine the honey, hot sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Warm the mixture over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is heated through and slightly thickened.
- Coat the Chicken: Pour the warm hot honey sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet and toss well to evenly coat all the pieces.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the cooked rice evenly among four bowls. Top each portion with the hot honey chicken, steamed broccoli florets, shredded carrots, and sliced avocado.
- Garnish and Serve: Drizzle any remaining hot honey sauce over the bowls. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the spiciness level by modifying the amount of hot sauce to your preference.
- For a lower-carb option, substitute the rice with quinoa or cauliflower rice.
- Steaming the broccoli ahead of time helps maintain texture and color.
- This recipe is perfect for meal prepping; assemble bowls and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
