Description
This Hot Honey Chicken Bowls recipe is a flavorful and spicy weeknight meal featuring tender chicken thighs coated in a sweet and spicy hot honey glaze, served over a bed of rice or quinoa with roasted or steamed vegetables. It’s quick to prepare, gluten-free, and perfect for a satisfying main course.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Marinade
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/3 cup hot honey
Base and Vegetables
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 cup roasted or steamed vegetables (broccoli, carrots, or bell peppers)
Garnish
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: In a medium bowl, toss the bite-sized chicken pieces with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. This ensures the chicken is well-seasoned before cooking.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken pieces and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked through and golden brown on the outside.
- Add Hot Honey Glaze: Reduce the heat to low and pour the hot honey into the skillet. Stir the chicken well to evenly coat it with the hot honey glaze. Remove the skillet from heat once the chicken is fully glazed.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the cooked rice or quinoa evenly among four bowls. Top each bowl with a portion of roasted or steamed vegetables. Spoon the hot honey-glazed chicken over the top.
- Garnish and Serve: Finish each bowl by sprinkling sliced green onions and sesame seeds over the chicken. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For extra heat, drizzle additional hot sauce over the chicken before serving.
- This recipe works well with chicken breast or tofu as a substitute for thighs.
- Serve with a side of pickled vegetables for added brightness and contrast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
