Description
Hot Honey Chicken Bowls are a vibrant, flavorful dish that combines tender chicken coated in a sweet and spicy hot honey sauce with fresh veggies over a bed of rice or quinoa. Ready in under 40 minutes, this meal is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping. The customizable nature allows you to adjust ingredients according to your taste, making it ideal for any palate. The one-pan cooking method simplifies cleanup without sacrificing flavor, ensuring that every bite is both satisfying and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 ¼ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ⅓ cup honey
- 2–3 tablespoons sriracha
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 medium avocado
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Heat avocado oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts for about 5 minutes on each side until browned.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, sriracha, minced garlic, salt, pepper, cayenne, and crushed red pepper.
- Remove chicken and sauté zucchini in the skillet for 1-2 minutes.
- Layer shredded carrots and chicken in the skillet; coat with hot honey sauce.
- Bake in the oven for about 15 minutes until cooked through. Broil for an additional 3-5 minutes if desired.
- Let chicken rest before cubing and serving over rice/quinoa with vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 74g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg