Hot Honey Chicken Bowls (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Chicken
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1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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½ teaspoon onion powder
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Salt and pepper, to taste
→ For the Hot Honey Sauce
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⅓ cup honey
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1–2 tablespoons hot sauce, to taste
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1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
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½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
→ For the Bowls
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2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, jasmine, or cauliflower rice)
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1 cup roasted broccoli
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1 cup roasted sweet potatoes or carrots
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½ avocado, sliced
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¼ cup pickled red onions, optional
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Greek yogurt or sour cream, for drizzling
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Fresh cilantro or green onions, for garnish
# Instructions:
01 -
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken pieces with garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Sauté until golden brown and fully cooked, about 6–8 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
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Combine honey, hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, and crushed red pepper flakes in a small saucepan or skillet. Heat over low until just warmed and slightly thinned. Adjust sweetness or heat as desired. Pour half of the sauce over the cooked chicken, tossing to coat. Reserve the rest for drizzling.
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Layer cooked rice, roasted vegetables, and hot honey chicken in each bowl. Top with avocado slices, pickled onions, and a drizzle of yogurt or sour cream. Add a splash of reserved hot honey sauce and garnish with fresh herbs.
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Serve the bowls warm and enjoy a perfectly balanced meal.