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A vibrant hot honey chicken bowl featuring crispy golden chicken pieces drizzled with glossy, fiery hot honey sauce. The bowl is colorful with fresh green herbs, red chili flakes, and sweet corn kernels, all arranged beautifully on a rustic wooden table with a light background, showcasing the textures of crispy chicken, melted honey, and fresh toppings.

Sweet & Spicy Hot Honey Chicken Bowl for Meal Prep

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A flavorful hot honey chicken bowl combining crispy fried chicken pieces coated in a fiery honey sauce, served over rice with fresh herbs and vegetables for a perfect balanced meal.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro and green onions for garnish
  • Red chili flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Season chicken with paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until golden brown, then transfer to baking sheet.
  3. Bake chicken for 15-20 minutes until cooked through and crispy.
  4. Meanwhile, mix hot sauce, honey, soy sauce in a bowl to make the honey sauce.
  5. Once chicken is cooked, toss with hot honey sauce until evenly coated.
  6. Serve the spicy honey chicken over cooked rice, garnished with cilantro, green onions, and red chili flakes if desired.

Notes

  • Adjust the spiciness by increasing or decreasing the hot sauce.
  • You can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts.
  • For extra crunch, coat chicken in cornstarch before searing.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Method: Bake, sauté, toss
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free option available

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 520 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 15 g
  • Sodium: 750 mg
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 65 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Cholesterol: 85 mg