If you love meals that hit every taste bud — sweet, spicy, savory, and tangy — then you are going to fall in love with this Hot Honey Chicken Bowl. Tender, juicy chicken bites are tossed in a sticky hot honey glaze and served over fluffy rice with crisp veggies for a meal that’s fast, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying.
This dish is the perfect balance of comfort food and healthy eating — giving you the full satisfaction of a hearty meal without the heaviness. It’s also highly customizable: throw in your favorite veggies, switch up the grains, or make it as spicy (or mild) as you like.
Ready to add a little sweet heat to your life? Let’s dive in!
Ingredients (Measured in Grams)
For the Chicken:
- 500g boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, diced
- 15g olive oil
- 5g garlic powder
- 5g onion powder
- 5g smoked paprika
- 5g salt
- 2g black pepper
- 10g cornstarch (optional for crispier chicken)
For the Hot Honey Sauce:
- 80g honey
- 30g hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 10g soy sauce
- 10g apple cider vinegar
- 3g red pepper flakes (optional, for extra spice)
For the Rice Bowl:
- 200g cooked jasmine rice or basmati rice
- 100g cucumber, diced
- 80g shredded carrots
- 50g red cabbage, thinly sliced
- 30g green onions, sliced
- 20g sesame seeds (optional)
Garnishing:
- Fresh cilantro or parsley
- Lime wedges
Instructions
1. Prepare the Rice
- Cook the rice according to package instructions and set aside, covered to keep warm.
2. Cook the Chicken
- Toss the diced chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and cornstarch (if using) until evenly coated.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.
3. Make the Hot Honey Sauce
- While the chicken cooks, whisk together the honey, hot sauce, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
- Once the chicken is cooked, lower the heat and pour the sauce over the chicken.
- Stir and cook for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken beautifully.
4. Assemble the Bowls
- In each bowl, add a generous scoop of rice.
- Top with hot honey chicken, cucumber, shredded carrots, and red cabbage.
- Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds.
5. Garnish and Serve
- Finish with a squeeze of lime juice and fresh cilantro.
- Serve immediately for maximum hot-honey goodness!
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving – Serves 4)
- Calories: ~620 kcal
- Protein: 35g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 720mg
(Nutrition may vary based on your hot sauce brand and toppings.)
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