Hot Honey Chicken Bowl

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Sweet, spicy, and meal-prep ready in 35 minutes

Say hello to your new weeknight favorite: the Hot Honey Chicken Bowl! 🍯🌶️ Juicy chicken bites are glazed with sticky-sweet hot honey sauce, then served over fluffy rice with fresh veggies for a meal that’s equal parts comforting and exciting. The best part? It comes together in just 35 minutes, making it perfect for quick dinners or meal prep. Each bowl packs bold flavor with a balance of sweet heat that keeps you coming back for more. Whether you’re cooking for the family or prepping lunches for the week, this recipe hits the sweet spot—literally!

Time Breakdown

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Servings: 4

Ingredients List

For the Chicken:

  • 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

For the Hot Honey Sauce:

  • ½ cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for extra kick)

For the Bowls:

  • 3 cups cooked white or brown rice (or quinoa)
  • 2 cups steamed or roasted broccoli
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • ½ avocado, sliced (optional)
  • Fresh cilantro or green onions for garnish

Kitchen Tools You’ll Need

This recipe doesn’t require fancy gadgets, just a few reliable kitchen basics to keep everything simple and stress-free.

  • Large skillet or frying pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Saucepan (for hot honey sauce)

Step-by-Step Beginner-Friendly Instructions

  1. Cook chicken: Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and fully cooked. 🍗
  2. Make hot honey sauce: In a small saucepan, combine honey, hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  3. Glaze chicken: Pour hot honey sauce over cooked chicken. Stir to coat until glossy and sticky.
  4. Assemble bowls: Divide rice among bowls. Top with hot honey chicken, broccoli, carrots, and avocado.
  5. Finish & serve: Garnish with cilantro or green onions. Serve hot—or pack into containers for meal prep. 🥗✨

Pro Tips

  • Storage: Store in airtight containers up to 4 days. Reheat in microwave or skillet.
  • Make it lighter: Swap rice for cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles.
  • Protein swaps: Use shrimp, tofu, or salmon instead of chicken for variety.
  • Extra saucy: Double the hot honey sauce if you love bold flavor.

Nutrition Table

Serving SizeCaloriesProteinCarbsFatFiberSugar
1 bowl48032g58g14g5g28g