Hot Honey Chicken Bowls
These Hot Honey Chicken Bowls feature tender chicken coated in a sticky, sweet, and spicy glaze, served over a bed of rice or grains and topped with fresh vegetables. This quick and easy dinner idea is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping, delivering bold flavors with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
✅ 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
✅ ½ tsp garlic powder
✅ ½ tsp smoked paprika
✅ ½ tsp salt
✅ ¼ tsp black pepper
✅ 1 tbsp olive oil
For the Hot Honey Glaze:
✅ ⅓ cup (80ml) honey
✅ 1 tbsp hot sauce (adjust to your spice preference)
✅ 1 tsp red pepper flakes
✅ 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
✅ 1 tbsp unsalted butter
For the Bowl Base:
✅ 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or jasmine rice) or quinoa
✅ 1 cup mixed greens or spinach
Toppings (optional):
✅ ½ cup diced cucumbers
✅ ½ cup shredded carrots
✅ ¼ cup sliced green onions
✅ Avocado slices
✅ Sesame seeds or chopped peanuts for garnish
Instructions
1️⃣ Season the Chicken:
- Toss the chicken pieces with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in a bowl until evenly coated.
2️⃣ Cook the Chicken:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
3️⃣ Make the Hot Honey Glaze:
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to low.
- Add honey, hot sauce, red pepper flakes, apple cider vinegar, and butter.
- Stir until the butter melts and the mixture is well combined. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to thicken slightly.
4️⃣ Coat the Chicken:
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss it in the hot honey glaze until fully coated. Remove from heat.
5️⃣ Assemble the Bowls:
- Start with a base of cooked rice or quinoa in each bowl. Add a layer of mixed greens, then top with the hot honey chicken.
- Arrange cucumbers, shredded carrots, avocado slices, and green onions around the chicken.
6️⃣ Serve and Garnish:
- Garnish with sesame seeds or chopped peanuts. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Adjust spice level: Reduce red pepper flakes or use a milder hot sauce for less heat, or increase for more spice.
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Storage:
- Store leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat the chicken and glaze in a skillet or microwave with a splash of water if needed.
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