Hot Honey Chicken Bowl Recipe
This Hot Honey Chicken Bowl Recipe is sweet, spicy and full of flavor. It is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 –2 teaspoons hot sauce or red chili flakes
- 2 cups cooked rice white, brown, or jasmine
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 small carrot sliced thin
- 2 green onions chopped
- Sesame seeds optional for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika. Set aside.
Cook the Chicken
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken. Cook 6–8 minutes until golden brown.
Make Hot Honey Sauce
- In a small bowl, mix honey and hot sauce. Adjust chili amount for desired spiciness.
Add Sauce to Chicken
- Pour hot honey over cooked chicken. Stir well to coat evenly. Cook 2–3 minutes to caramelize.
Prepare Vegetables
- Steam broccoli, bell pepper, and carrot for 3–4 minutes. Keep them crisp-tender.
Cook Rice
- Cook rice according to package instructions or in a rice cooker. Fluff with a fork.
Assemble the Bowl
- Place cooked rice in a bowl. Top with vegetables. Add hot honey chicken on top.
Garnish
- Sprinkle chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Add extra chili flakes if you like more heat.
Serve Immediately
- Serve while warm. The sauce should be sticky and coat the chicken perfectly.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for more juiciness and flavor.
- Add a squeeze of lime for freshness.
- Substitute rice with quinoa for a protein boost.
- Roast vegetables instead of steaming for a smoky flavor.
- Adjust honey and hot sauce ratio to taste.
- Add avocado slices for creamy texture.
- Use store-bought hot honey for convenience.