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30-Minute Hot Honey Chicken Bowls

30-Minute Hot Honey Chicken Bowls: Sweet, Spicy Happiness

30-Minute Hot Honey Chicken Bowls combine sweet and spicy flavors for a deliciously quick dinner option, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 1/2 cup Cornstarch optional for less crispiness
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground is best
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or any neutral oil
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Honey or maple syrup for a vegan option
  • 2 tablespoons Hot Sauce adjust based on heat preference
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar or white vinegar as an alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes adjust according to spice tolerance
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons Butter or vegan butter for dairy-free
For the Bowl
  • 4 cups Cooked Rice brown rice, cauliflower rice, or quinoa are great alternatives
  • 1 cup Shredded Carrots or bell peppers/cabbage
  • 1 cup Cucumber Slices or zucchini
  • 1/2 medium Red Onion or green onions/shallots
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds or chopped peanuts/cashews
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro optional, can substitute with green onions

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Begin by cutting your boneless, skinless chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. In a mixing bowl, toss the chicken with cornstarch, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the prepared chicken to the pan in a single layer. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until golden brown.
  3. In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add butter. Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in honey, hot sauce, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes.
  4. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the simmered sauce. Toss gently to coat and let cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes.
  5. To serve, divide the cooked rice into bowls, top with hot honey chicken, and garnish with shredded carrots, cucumber slices, and red onion.
  6. Your 30-Minute Hot Honey Chicken Bowls are now ready to serve! Enjoy while warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra crispiness, use cornstarch. Adjust honey levels for sweetness balance.

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