Hot Honey Chicken Bowl Recipe

Hot Honey Chicken Bowl with rice and vegetables on white kitchen counter

Hot Honey Chicken Bowl Recipe

This Hot Honey Chicken Bowl recipe brings together crispy, juicy chicken glazed with a sweet and spicy hot honey sauce over rice, quinoa, or your favorite grain. Packed with fresh veggies and bold flavors, it’s the perfect healthy, restaurant-style meal for busy weeknights or meal prep.

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Course: Dinner, Lunch, Meal Prep

Cuisine: American, Fusion

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 20

Assembly & Sauce: 10

Total Time: 45

Servings: bowls

Calories: 485kcal

Cost: $12

Equipment

Large skillet or pan For cooking chicken evenly
Medium saucepan For preparing the hot honey sauce
Meat thermometer Ensures chicken reaches 165°F
Sharp knife For slicing cooked chicken
Cutting board Keep one designated for raw chicken
Mixing bowl For combining sauce ingredients
Air fryer (optional) For healthier crispy results
Meal prep containers To store components separately

Ingredients

Chicken and Base

1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs for extra juiciness
2 cups cooked rice or quinoa base for the bowl
2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil for searing
salt and black pepper to taste

Hot Honey Sauce

0.5 cup honey base of the glaze
3 tablespoons hot sauce adjust for spice level
2 tablespoons unsalted butter adds richness
1 teaspoon garlic powder for flavor depth
0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for extra heat
0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika for smoky undertone

Vegetables & Toppings

2 cups steamed broccoli florets
1 cup mixed roasted vegetables bell peppers, carrots, zucchini
0.5 cup coleslaw or kale salad
0.25 cup toasted almonds for crunch
1 lime cut into wedges
fresh cilantro optional garnish
0.25 cup diced red onion optional

Instructions

Pat chicken dry, season with salt and pepper, and pound evenly for tenderness.
In a saucepan, combine honey, butter, hot sauce, garlic powder, cayenne, and paprika; heat until smooth.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high; sear chicken 6–7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
Brush hot honey glaze over chicken during the final minute of cooking.
Slice chicken and assemble bowls with rice, veggies, and toppings.
Drizzle extra sauce, garnish with almonds, lime, and cilantro.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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