Hot Honey Chicken Bowl – Sweet, Spicy & Seriously Satisfying
Sweet, spicy, and packed with flavor, this Hot Honey Chicken Bowl features crispy chicken tossed in sticky hot honey sauce over grains, greens, and colorful veggies — a bold and balanced meal.
Ingredients
A7: Reheat in a skillet or air fryer for 3–5 minutes to restore crispness. Avoid microwaving to keep it from going soggy.
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Description:
Sweet, spicy, and packed with flavor, this Hot Honey Chicken Bowl features crispy chicken tossed in sticky hot honey sauce over grains, greens, and colorful veggies — a bold and balanced meal.
Ingredients:
Chicken:
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1.5 lbs chicken thighs or breasts, cubed
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½ cup cornstarch or flour
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1 tsp paprika
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1 tsp garlic powder
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Salt & pepper
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2–3 tbsp oil for frying
Hot Honey Sauce:
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⅓ cup honey
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2 tbsp hot sauce
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1 tbsp butter
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1 tsp apple cider vinegar
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Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Bowl Base & Toppings:
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4 cups cooked rice, quinoa, or grains
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2 cups greens (spinach, arugula)
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Roasted sweet potatoes, cucumbers, corn, tomatoes, pickled onions
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Avocado, yogurt, sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
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Toss chicken in cornstarch and seasonings. Pan-fry until crispy or air fry at 400°F for 14–16 mins.
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Make sauce: simmer honey, butter, hot sauce, vinegar, and flakes until glossy.
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Toss chicken in sauce or drizzle over top.
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Assemble bowls with grains, greens, veggies, and chicken. Top as desired.
Notes
Make it vegetarian with tofu. Use low-carb base like cauliflower rice. Meal prep-friendly.