Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of a Hot Honey Chicken Bowl, where tender chicken meets a delightful sweet and spicy honey glaze. This dish combines juicy chicken with fresh vegetables over a hearty base of rice or quinoa, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or when entertaining guests. Each bite offers an explosion of flavor thatβs sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup hot honey
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 bell peppers, sliced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400Β°F (200Β°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine hot honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic. Add chicken breasts and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat; sautΓ© sliced bell peppers for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Transfer marinated chicken to an oven-safe dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165Β°F (75Β°C).
- Fluff the cooked rice or quinoa in bowls, top with baked chicken and sautΓ©ed veggies, and garnish with green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 450g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with tofu. Customize spice levels by adding chili flakes to the marinade.