Description
This Hot Honey Chicken Bowl is a flavorful and balanced meal featuring tender seared chicken breasts glazed with a spicy-sweet hot honey sauce, paired with vibrant mixed vegetables and served over fluffy rice or quinoa. Perfect for a quick and delicious dinner, this dish combines a perfect blend of heat and sweetness with fresh garlic, lime, and low-sodium soy sauce for an American-inspired comfort bowl.
Ingredients
Chicken and Sauce
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup hot honey
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
Vegetables and Grains
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, snap peas)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients and chop the mixed vegetables into bite-size pieces. Mince the fresh garlic cloves.
- Season Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper evenly to enhance flavor.
- Sear Chicken: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the chicken breasts in the pan and sear for 5-6 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 75°C).
- Mix Sauce: While the chicken cooks, combine the hot honey, low-sodium soy sauce, and fresh lime juice in a small bowl, stirring to create a balanced sauce.
- Add Sauce and Vegetables: Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet with the chicken. Toss in the mixed vegetables during the last few minutes, cooking just until they become tender yet still crisp, allowing the sauce to coat everything well.
- Serve: Place the cooked rice or quinoa into bowls. Slice the chicken breasts if desired and arrange over the grains. Drizzle any remaining sauce and vegetables on top. Serve immediately for a warm, flavorful meal.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add crushed red pepper flakes to the hot honey sauce.
- Swap chicken breasts with thighs for a juicier texture.
- Use any seasonal vegetables you prefer or have on hand.
- Rice or quinoa can be substituted with cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- Ensure chicken is cooked thoroughly by checking internal temperature with a meat thermometer.
