Description
Hot Honey Chicken Bowls are a delightful blend of sweet and spicy flavors that create the ultimate comfort meal. With tender, juicy chicken coated in a luscious hot honey glaze and served over fluffy rice or quinoa with vibrant vegetables, this dish promises to please both your palate and your guests. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, these bowls are as satisfying to prepare as they are to enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup hot honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 bell peppers, diced (any colors)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove from skillet and let rest.
- In the same skillet, sauté diced bell peppers for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic; cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in hot honey and soy sauce to create a glaze.
- Slice rested chicken and return to the skillet; toss to coat in the glaze.
- Serve over cooked rice or quinoa, garnished with green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 562
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for at least 15 minutes before cooking. - Substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp for alternative protein options. - Customize your vegetable selection based on seasonal produce or personal preference.