Description
Hot Honey Chicken Bowls are the ultimate balance of sweet and spicy, making them an irresistible choice for any meal occasion. Perfectly seared chicken breasts are glazed with a hot honey sauce, served over a vibrant bed of sautéed vegetables and grains. This dish is not only quick to whip up in under 40 minutes but also highly customizable to fit your family’s taste preferences. Whether you’re preparing a weeknight dinner or meal prepping for busy days ahead, these bowls will quickly become a go-to favorite. Enjoy the harmony of flavors and textures in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 ¼ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved lengthwise (about 2 medium)
- ⅓ cup honey
- 2–3 tablespoons sriracha (or any hot sauce)
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 medium summer squash, sliced
- 1 ½ cups shredded carrots
- 1 medium avocado, sliced
- 2 cups cooked rice (or quinoa)
- ½ medium lime (optional, for topping)
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (adjust for desired thickness)
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon freshly chopped parsley
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a cast iron skillet, heat avocado oil over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts for 5 minutes on each side until browned.
- Whisk together honey, sriracha, garlic, salt, pepper, cayenne, and crushed red pepper in a bowl.
- Sauté zucchini and summer squash in the same skillet for 1-2 minutes.
- Layer shredded carrots over the veggies, place chicken on top, and coat with hot honey sauce.
- Bake for 15 minutes; broil for an additional 3-5 minutes for caramelization.
- Let chicken rest before cubing and tossing with reserved sauce.
- Serve over cooked rice or quinoa with veggies, avocado slices, and lime.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 96mg