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Hot Honey Chicken Bowls

Hot honey chicken bowls are a delightful and quick dish that combines tender chicken thighs in a spicy honey sauce with fresh vegetables and savory rice, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup jasmine rice Can swap for brown rice or quinoa
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
Vegetables
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 medium cucumber, sliced
  • 1 medium avocado, sliced
  • 2 stalks green onions, chopped
Garnish
  • to taste sesame seeds For garnish
  • to taste salt and pepper

Method
 

Rice Preparation
  1. Rinse and drain the jasmine rice to remove excess starch.
  2. In a medium pot, combine the rice with water and chicken broth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for 15 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
Chicken and Sauce Preparation
  1. While the rice is cooking, prepare the sauce by mixing honey, hot sauce, soy sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder in a bowl until well combined.
  2. Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
  3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
  4. Stir the sauce into the skillet with the chicken. Allow to simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally until the chicken is well-coated and the sauce thickens.
Vegetable Sautéing and Assembly
  1. In a separate small pan, lightly sauté the red bell pepper slices until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Set aside.
  2. To assemble the bowls, divide cooked rice into serving bowls and top with hot honey chicken, sautéed red bell peppers, cucumber slices, and avocado slices.
  3. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Notes

To elevate your bowls, serve in colorful dishes, pair with steamed broccoli or a simple salad dressed with sesame oil. For storage, keep leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days or freeze for up to three months.