Description
A flavorful Hot Honey Chicken Bowl featuring tender, spiced chicken coated in a sweet and spicy honey sauce, served over your choice of rice with roasted vegetables and fresh avocado slices. This quick stovetop recipe balances sweet heat with savory spices, perfect for a satisfying, easy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb), diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
For the Hot Honey Sauce:
- â…“ cup honey
- 1 tbsp hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp butter
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for extra heat)
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
For the Bowl:
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or jasmine)
- 1 cup roasted vegetables (broccoli, bell peppers, or carrots)
- ½ avocado, sliced (optional)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the skillet: Warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat to prepare for cooking the chicken.
- Season the chicken: Add the diced chicken to the skillet and evenly season with ½ teaspoon each of salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Cook the chicken: Sauté the chicken for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is golden brown and fully cooked through.
- Set chicken aside: Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate or bowl.
- Prepare the sauce: Lower the heat and add the honey, hot sauce, soy sauce, butter, red pepper flakes, and apple cider vinegar to the same skillet.
- Simmer the sauce: Stir the mixture continuously until the butter melts and the sauce thickens slightly, creating a glossy coating.
- Coat the chicken: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat thoroughly with the hot honey sauce. Let it simmer for 1-2 minutes to meld flavors.
- Assemble the base: Distribute 2 cups of cooked rice evenly into two bowls, forming the base layer.
- Add vegetables and avocado: Top the rice with 1 cup of roasted vegetables and arrange sliced avocado on top if using.
- Add the chicken: Place the hot honey coated chicken over the rice and vegetables, drizzling any remaining sauce from the skillet over the top.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped green onions over the bowls before serving for added flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can adjust the spiciness by varying the amount of hot sauce and red pepper flakes.
- Use any variety of cooked rice or grains to suit your preference.
- Roasting your own vegetables adds great flavor, but steamed or sautéed vegetables work fine too.
- For a lower-sodium option, reduce the soy sauce or use a low-sodium version.
- Avocado is optional but adds a creamy texture and healthy fats.
- Ensure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) for safety.