Description
Experience the perfect blend of sweet and spicy with this Hot Honey Chicken Bowl! Juicy seared chicken is coated in a homemade hot honey glaze, served atop a bed of fluffy rice or quinoa, and accompanied by vibrant mixed vegetables. This dish is not only quick to prepare—taking about 35 minutes—but also customizable, allowing you to add your favorite veggies for added flavor. Whether you’re looking for a weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing option for gatherings, this Hot Honey Chicken Bowl promises to delight your taste buds and leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup hot honey
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, snap peas)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Gather and chop all ingredients into bite-sized pieces.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- In a mixing bowl, combine hot honey, soy sauce, and lime juice; pour over the chicken in the skillet and cook until bubbly.
- Add chopped vegetables during the last few minutes of cooking until tender-crisp.
- Serve sliced chicken over rice or quinoa, drizzling remaining sauce on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (400g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg