A sweet and spicy bowl of crispy chicken tossed in hot honey sauce, served over rice with fresh vegetables. Bold, balanced, and ready in 30 minutes.
For the Chicken:
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Salt & pepper
Oil, for frying
For the Hot Honey Sauce:
1/3 cup honey
2 tbsp hot sauce
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp butter
Optional: pinch red pepper flakes
For the Bowls:
2 cups cooked rice
Shredded carrots
Cucumber, sliced
Avocado slices
Fresh cilantro or green onions
Lime wedges
Mix flour, cornstarch, and seasonings. Dredge chicken pieces.
Fry in a skillet over medium-high heat until golden and cooked through.
In a saucepan, simmer honey, hot sauce, vinegar, butter, and flakes for 1–2 min.
Toss hot honey sauce with cooked chicken.
Assemble bowls: rice, veggies, hot honey chicken, and toppings.
Bake or air fry chicken for a lighter version.
Substitute tofu or cauliflower for vegetarian option.
Sauce can be made ahead and stored up to 1 week.