Description
This Hot Honey Chicken Bowl is a delightful mix of flavors and textures, featuring tender chicken coated in a sweet and spicy honey glaze, served over a bed of rice with steamed broccoli, corn, and avocado. A drizzle of hot honey adds a touch of heat, while green onions and sesame seeds provide a finishing touch. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
For the hot honey:
1/4 cup honey, 1-2 teaspoons hot sauce (adjust to taste), 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
For the chicken bowl:
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces), 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1 cup cooked white or brown rice, 1 cup steamed broccoli, 1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen), 1/2 avocado (sliced), 2 tablespoons chopped green onions, sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the hot honey: In a small saucepan, combine honey, hot sauce, and red pepper flakes over low heat. Stir until warmed and combined, then set aside.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken to the pan and cook for 6–8 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and cooked through. Remove from heat and drizzle with half of the hot honey mixture, tossing to coat.
- Assemble the bowls: Start with a base of rice, then top with hot honey chicken, broccoli, corn, and avocado. Drizzle with remaining hot honey and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra crunch, top with crispy fried onions or crushed peanuts.
- You can use cauliflower rice or quinoa for a lower-carb option.
- The hot honey can also be made ahead and stored in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
