Description
These Hot Honey Chicken Bowls are the perfect blend of sweet, spicy, and savory. Featuring juicy chili-spiced chicken glazed with honey and sriracha, roasted veggies, tangy quick-pickled cucumbers, and fluffy rice—this is a flavor-packed, balanced bowl that’s great for dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
Quick Pickled Cucumbers:
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2 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced
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¼ cup rice vinegar
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2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
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1 teaspoon granulated sugar
Vegetables & Rice:
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2 large sweet potatoes (about 20 oz), halved lengthwise and sliced into thin half-moons
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1 large head of broccoli, cut into florets
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3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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2 cups water
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1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
Hot Honey Chicken:
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs)
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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⅓ cup honey
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1 tablespoon sriracha
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1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
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Make the Pickled Cucumbers:
In a bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, and sugar. Add the sliced cucumbers and stir to coat. Set aside to marinate while preparing the rest. -
Roast the Vegetables:
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss sweet potatoes and broccoli separately with olive oil (1.5 tbsp for each), garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and browned. -
Cook the Rice:
In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add rice, a pinch of salt, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15–18 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. -
Cook the Chicken:
Pat chicken dry and season both sides with chili powder, salt, and pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (internal temp 165°F/74°C). -
Make the Hot Honey Glaze:
In a small bowl, mix honey, sriracha, and crushed red pepper flakes. Pour over chicken in the skillet during the last minute of cooking and toss to coat evenly. Slice chicken once cooled slightly. -
Assemble the Bowls:
Divide rice into bowls. Top with roasted sweet potatoes, broccoli, sliced chicken, and pickled cucumbers. Drizzle extra hot honey from the skillet on top if desired.
Notes
You can substitute chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
For a low-carb version, swap rice with cauliflower rice.
Adjust spice by reducing or increasing the sriracha and red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Fusion
Keywords: hot honey chicken, spicy chicken bowl, sweet potato rice bowl, healthy dinner, meal prep bowls