Description

This Hot Honey Chicken Bowl is the kind of weeknight magic that makes you feel like you’ve really got it all together—even when dinner’s coming together in 30 minutes or less. Juicy, pan-seared chicken glazed with a sweet-and-spicy hot honey sauce, layered over fluffy rice with roasted vegetables and cooling creamy elements? It’s cozy, nourishing, and full of flavor contrast in all the right ways.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Hot Honey Sauce:

⅓ cup honey
1–2 tablespoons hot sauce (adjust to your spice level!)
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for extra heat)

For the Bowls:

2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, jasmine, or cauliflower rice)
1 cup roasted broccoli
1 cup roasted sweet potatoes or carrots
½ avocado, sliced
¼ cup pickled red onions (optional, but highly recommended!)
Greek yogurt or sour cream, for drizzling
Fresh cilantro or green onions, for garnish

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Instructions

Season and Cook the Chicken:
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the chicken pieces with garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Sauté until golden brown and fully cooked, about 6–8 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Make the Hot Honey Sauce:
In a small saucepan or skillet, combine honey, hot sauce, vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Heat over low until just warmed and slightly thinned. Taste and adjust heat or sweetness to your liking. Pour half over the cooked chicken and toss to coat. Reserve the rest for drizzling.
Assemble the Bowls:
In each bowl, layer a scoop of rice, roasted vegetables, and hot honey chicken. Top with avocado slices, pickled onions, and a drizzle of yogurt or sour cream. Finish with a splash of the reserved hot honey sauce and a sprinkle of fresh herbs.
Serve and Enjoy:
Serve warm and dig in while everything is perfectly saucy and balanced!

Notes

You can roast your veggies ahead of time to save even more weeknight prep!
Want a crispier texture? Try air-frying the chicken or finishing it under the broiler for a minute.
The hot honey sauce is liquid gold. Keep extra on hand—it goes beautifully over fried tofu, roasted veggies, or even drizzled on pizza.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner, Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American-Inspired, Fusion

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 510
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 460mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 90mg