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Hot Honey Chicken Bowls Recipe

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These Hot Honey Chicken Bowls are a bold and flavorful meal made with juicy chicken glazed in a sweet and spicy hot honey sauce. Served over rice or grains and topped with fresh veggies and herbs, they’re satisfying, customizable, and perfect for lunch or dinner.

  • Author: Ella
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 3–4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Ingredients

  • For the chicken:
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • For the hot honey glaze:
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp hot sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot)
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • For the bowl base & toppings:
  • 2 cups cooked rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice
  • 1/2 cup pickled red onions or cucumbers
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage or lettuce
  • Fresh cilantro or green onions, for garnish
  • Lime wedges (optional)

Instructions

  1. Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 6–7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside to rest.
  3. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add honey, hot sauce, red pepper flakes (if using), apple cider vinegar, and butter. Stir until combined and sticky.
  4. Slice the chicken and return it to the skillet, tossing to coat in the hot honey glaze.
  5. Assemble bowls by layering rice or grains, glazed chicken, and toppings like avocado, pickled onions, and shredded cabbage.
  6. Garnish with fresh herbs and a squeeze of lime if desired.

Notes

  • Use chicken thighs for juicier results; breasts work too with careful cooking.
  • Glaze can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to a week.
  • Add red pepper flakes or more hot sauce for extra heat.
  • Great for meal prep—store components separately and assemble when ready to eat.
  • Try tofu, couscous, or noodles for variations.

Nutrition

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