Hot Honey Chicken Bowls Recipe - Sweet & Spicy Delight
A perfect balance of sweet and spicy, these Hot Honey Chicken Bowls feature tender chicken glazed with a chipotle honey sauce, served over rice with roasted sweet potatoes and fresh veggies. This flavorful and satisfying dish is easy to prepare and ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prep
Ingredients
- 1 to 1¼ lbs chicken breast or thighs cut into pieces
- 2 large sweet potatoes cubed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa
- 1 cup shredded red or purple cabbage
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- 2 tbsp mayo for slaw
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2-3 tbsp honey or hot honey
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1-2 tsp sriracha or chipotle adobo sauce
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Optional: chopped green onion avocado, crumbled feta, chopped peanuts, fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Toss sweet potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper; spread on the sheet pan.
- Season chicken pieces with remaining spices and olive oil; place on sheet pan with sweet potatoes.
- Roast chicken and sweet potatoes for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through.
- Cook brown rice or quinoa per package instructions.
- Mix shredded cabbage, carrots, mayo, vinegar, and a pinch of salt to make coleslaw.
- Whisk honey, hot sauce, lime juice, mustard, soy sauce (or balsamic), and sriracha to create hot honey glaze or sauce.
- Combine chicken with hot honey sauce and toss to coat.
- Assemble bowls by layering rice/quinoa, roasted sweet potatoes, slaw, and glazed chicken.
- Garnish with avocado slices, green onions, feta, peanuts, or cilantro if desired.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for juicier meat or breasts for leaner option.
- Adjust honey and hot sauce quantities to control spice level.
- Leftover bowls store well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Jalapeño or chipotle-based hot honey sauces add smoky heat variation.
- Serve with extra lime wedges for a fresh zing.
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