Description
Indulge in the perfect balance of sweet and spicy with these Hot Honey Chicken Bowls. This quick and easy recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep, taking under 40 minutes to prepare. Juicy chicken breasts are seared to perfection and drizzled with a tantalizing hot honey sauce, then served over a colorful mix of fresh vegetables and fluffy rice or quinoa. Each bowl is not only delicious but also packed with protein, making it a satisfying option for the whole family. Customize your bowls with your favorite veggies or adjust the spice level to fit your taste. Enjoy a delightful meal that’s as nutritious as it is flavorful!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 ¼ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ⅓ cup honey
- 2–3 tablespoons sriracha (or any hot sauce)
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 medium summer squash
- 1 ½ cups shredded carrots
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- Optional: avocado and lime for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a cast iron skillet, heat avocado oil over medium-high heat. Sear halved chicken breasts for about 5 minutes per side until browned.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, sriracha, minced garlic, salt, pepper, cayenne, and crushed red pepper; set aside some sauce for later.
- Remove chicken from skillet. Sauté sliced zucchini and summer squash for 1-2 minutes until slightly tender.
- Layer shredded carrots over sautéed veggies and place seared chicken on top; coat with hot honey sauce.
- Transfer skillet to oven and bake for about 15 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Prepare ranch drizzle (optional) by whisking Greek yogurt, milk, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, dill, parsley, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Broil the dish for an additional 3–5 minutes until caramelized.
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before cutting into cubes; toss with reserved sauce.
- Assemble bowls with rice/quinoa topped with veggies and chicken; drizzle with ranch if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg