A delicious Hot Honey Chicken Bowl featuring sweet and spicy chicken over rice

Hot Honey Chicken Bowl

ByOlivia Carter
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Why Make This Recipe

Hot Honey Chicken Bowl is a delightful dish that perfectly balances sweet and spicy flavors. It is not only delicious but also easy to prepare, making it a great option for busy weeknights. This bowl is filled with nutritious ingredients like chicken, colorful vegetables, and whole grains, offering a satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.

How to Make Hot Honey Chicken Bowl

Ingredients:

  • 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

Directions:

  1. Gather ingredients and chop vegetables.
  2. Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
  3. 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.
  4. In a small bowl, mix hot honey with soy sauce and lime juice. Add this mixture to the pan.
  5. Toss in vegetables during the last few minutes of cooking until they are tender yet crisp.
  6. Serve chicken over rice or quinoa and drizzle with extra sauce.

How to Serve Hot Honey Chicken Bowl

Serve the Hot Honey Chicken Bowl warm, placing the cooked chicken on top of a generous portion of rice or quinoa. Add the sautéed vegetables on the side, and don’t forget to drizzle the extra hot honey sauce over everything for that perfect finishing touch.

How to Store Hot Honey Chicken Bowl

To store leftovers, place the Hot Honey Chicken Bowl in an airtight container. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For best results, reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop until warmed through.

Tips to Make Hot Honey Chicken Bowl

  • For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in hot honey and garlic for an hour before cooking.
  • Feel free to use any vegetables you have on hand; this recipe is versatile.
  • If you’re looking for a little crunch, sprinkle sesame seeds or crushed peanuts on top when serving.

Variation

You can substitute the chicken with tofu for a plant-based option. The cooking method remains largely the same, ensuring everyone can enjoy this tasty bowl.

FAQs

1. Can I use frozen vegetables instead of fresh?
Yes, you can use frozen vegetables. Just be sure to cook them until they are heated through.

2. What if I don’t have hot honey?
If you don’t have hot honey, you can mix regular honey with a splash of hot sauce to mimic the sweet and spicy flavor.

3. Is this recipe gluten-free?
To make it gluten-free, substitute the soy sauce with a gluten-free soy sauce or tamari.

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Hot Honey Chicken Bowl

  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Gluten-free option available
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Description

A delightful dish balancing sweet and spicy flavors, filled with chicken, colorful vegetables, and whole grains for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

  • 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

  1. Gather ingredients and chop vegetables.
  2. Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
  3. 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.
  4. In a small bowl, mix hot honey with soy sauce and lime juice. Add this mixture to the pan.
  5. Toss in vegetables during the last few minutes of cooking until they are tender yet crisp.
  6. Serve chicken over rice or quinoa and drizzle with extra sauce.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate chicken in hot honey and garlic for an hour before cooking. Substitute chicken with tofu for a plant-based option.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

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Hi, I’m Olivia Carter. I’m 41 years old, born in Nashville, Tennessee, and now living in Denver, Colorado, where the mountains are as much a part of my inspiration as the markets I shop from. My kitchen is my safe place it smells of herbs, wood smoke, and sometimes just-baked bread cooling on the counter.

I didn’t grow up with professional chefs around me just hardworking parents and a grandmother who believed that love always started with a pot on the stove. She taught me how to make biscuits without a recipe, how to know when cornbread is ready just by the sound it makes, and how to never waste a single vegetable from the garden. Those lessons stuck with me more than anything I ever read in a cookbook.

My path here wasn’t simple. I started as a server, sneaking glances into the kitchen whenever I could. Eventually, I found myself behind the line, sweating through long shifts, burning my fingers, and learning faster than I thought possible. Later, I studied culinary arts in New York, but I’ve always said the best training came from real kitchens, real mistakes, and real people who pushed me to keep going.

Today, my cooking is rooted in Southern tradition but shaped by everywhere I’ve traveled and everything I’ve tasted. I love the balance of smoky barbecue with bright citrus, the sweetness of honey paired with a kick of chili, and the way fresh herbs can lift even the simplest dish. Food, to me, is about contrast it should surprise you while still feeling like home.

I cook for people who want food that tells a story. I believe meals should connect us to memory, to family, to joy. It’s not about perfection or fancy plating it’s about sitting down, taking a bite, and feeling something.

If you’ve ever laughed around a messy kitchen table, licked barbecue sauce off your fingers, or found comfort in a bowl of soup on a hard day, then you already understand what my cooking is about. Welcome I can’t wait to share it with you.

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