Description
Spicy Hot Honey Chicken Bowls blend sweet and fiery flavors in a quick, satisfying meal. Zesty marinated chicken nestles over fluffy rice with fresh vegetables, delivering a mouthwatering experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 medium boneless chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup sriracha (or your preferred hot sauce)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
Vegetables and Additional Components:
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 medium summer squash, sliced
- 1 1/2 cups shredded carrots
- 1 medium avocado, sliced
- 2 cups cooked rice (or quinoa)
- 1 medium lime
- 1/2 cup healthy ranch dressing (optional)
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
Instructions
- Prepare the cooking environment by heating the oven to 400°F (200°C) and warming avocado oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Carefully place chicken breasts into the heated skillet, cooking for 5-7 minutes on each side until achieving a golden-brown exterior and ensuring complete internal cooking.
- Create the hot honey sauce by blending honey, sriracha, minced garlic, salt, black and cayenne pepper in a mixing bowl. Optional: add crushed red pepper for extra heat. Set aside 2 tablespoons for later use.
- Remove skillet from heat and incorporate sliced zucchini and summer squash directly into the pan. Strategically position chicken on top and generously drench everything with the prepared hot honey sauce.
- Transfer the skillet into the preheated oven, baking for approximately 20 minutes. Midway through cooking, gently rotate vegetables to guarantee uniform heat distribution.
- Allow the dish to cool slightly after removing from the oven. Carefully cube the chicken and thoroughly coat with the reserved hot honey sauce for enhanced flavor intensity.
- Construct the final dish by layering rice or quinoa as a base. Artfully arrange zucchini, summer squash, shredded carrots, and avocado slices. Crown with the seasoned chicken cubes. Enhance with a fresh lime juice squeeze and optional ranch dressing drizzle.
Notes
- Choose high-quality chicken breasts for the most tender and juicy results.
- Adjust spice levels by increasing or decreasing sriracha and cayenne pepper according to personal heat tolerance.
- Consider using alternative sweeteners like maple syrup or agave for a different flavor profile if honey isn’t preferred.
- Meal prep friendly by cooking chicken and vegetables in advance and storing separately for quick assembly during busy weekdays.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 90g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg