Description
Indulge in the delightful Hot Honey Chicken Bowl, a perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors. Juicy, seared chicken is coated with a luscious 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—ready in just 35 minutes—but also versatile enough to suit your taste preferences. Whether you’re hosting a festive gathering or need a satisfying weeknight meal, this bowl promises to please every palate. With the added benefit of being healthy and ideal for meal prep, you’ll find yourself reaching for this recipe again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup hot honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 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 vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Combine hot honey, soy sauce, and lime juice in a bowl; pour over chicken in the skillet.
- Add mixed vegetables; stir occasionally until tender yet crisp.
- Serve the chicken over rice or quinoa with any leftover sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg