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Hot Honey Chicken Bowl Recipe Sweet Spicy Dinner with Rice and Veggies

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550
A flavorful and easy-to-make bowl combining tender chicken, spicy honey glaze, and fresh veggies over rice or grains.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Black pepper to taste black pepper
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 ½ tsp chili flakes or sriracha chili flakes or sriracha
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar (optional for balance)
  • 1 cup uncooked rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup sliced carrots
  • 1 cup chopped bell peppers

Toppings

  • sliced avocado
  • sesame seeds
  • chopped green onions
  • lime wedges

Instructions 

  • Marinate chicken with olive oil, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper for 15 minutes.
  • Cook chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Rest and slice.
  • Warm honey in a saucepan, stir in chili flakes or sriracha and vinegar, simmer 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat.
  • Cook rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice according to package instructions. Steam or roast veggies until tender-crisp.
  • Assemble bowls with grains, veggies, sliced chicken, drizzle with hot honey glaze, and add toppings like avocado, sesame seeds, and lime wedges.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate chicken longer or add a squeeze of lime before serving.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken, Honey, Rice, Spicy