Description
Sweet, spicy, and packed with texture — this Hot Honey Chicken Bowl is everything you want in a weeknight meal. Juicy chicken bites glazed in buttery hot honey, served over fluffy jasmine rice with crisp veggies, creamy yogurt, and fresh herbs. It’s bold, balanced, and utterly addictive. Perfect for meal prep or an impressive, colorful dinner in under 40 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp neutral oil
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 carrot, shredded
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1.5 tbsp hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- Optional: Greek yogurt, avocado, cilantro, sesame seeds, scallions
Instructions
- Rinse and cook jasmine rice according to package. Keep warm.
- Quick-pickle onions in vinegar, sugar, and salt. Let sit 15 minutes.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Sear chicken in oil over medium-high heat until golden and cooked through. Remove from pan.
- In same skillet, sauté garlic in butter, then stir in honey and hot sauce. Simmer until thickened.
- Return chicken to skillet, toss to coat in glaze.
- Assemble bowls with rice, chicken, cucumbers, carrots, pickled onions. Top with yogurt and garnishes.
Notes
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Adjust hot sauce to taste — start small if unsure.
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Double the glaze if you like extra sauce for drizzling.
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Store all components separately for best texture when reheating.
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Vegetarian-friendly with tofu or chickpeas.
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Garnish right before serving for best presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American-Asian fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520