Description
Hot Honey Chicken Bowls are a delightful fusion of sweet and spicy flavors, making them an ideal meal for busy weeknights or meal prep. Featuring juicy chicken breasts glazed in a zesty hot honey sauce, these bowls are customizable with your favorite vegetables and grains. In just 40 minutes, you can serve up a high-protein dish that’s satisfying and packed with nutrients. Perfect for family dinners or quick lunches, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 ¼ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ⅓ cup honey
- 2–3 tablespoons sriracha (or any hot sauce)
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 medium summer squash
- 1 ½ cups shredded carrots
- 2 cups cooked rice (or quinoa)
- Optional toppings: avocado slices, lime wedges
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Heat avocado oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken breasts for about 5 minutes per side until browned.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, sriracha, minced garlic, salt, pepper, cayenne, and crushed red pepper. Reserve some sauce for later.
- Sauté sliced zucchini and summer squash in the same skillet for 1-2 minutes.
- Layer shredded carrots over the vegetables; place seared chicken on top and coat with hot honey sauce.
- Bake in the oven for about 15 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked.
- Broil on high for an additional 3-5 minutes to caramelize the sauce.
- Let chicken rest before cubing it and tossing with reserved sauce; assemble bowls with rice or quinoa, sautéed veggies, and optional toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 810mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize your bowl with any seasonal vegetables or grains like farro or barley. For added crunch, consider topping your dish with toasted sesame seeds or chopped nuts.