Description
A flavorful bowl of crispy chicken drizzled with hot honey, served over rice with roasted veggies and fresh toppings a spicy-sweet meal that’s both comforting and nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for cooking)
- For the hot honey:
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1–2 tablespoons hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- For the bowls:
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice)
- 1 cup roasted broccoli
- 1 cup roasted sweet potatoes
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Fresh cilantro or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- 1. Marinate chicken in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes (up to overnight).
- 2. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 3. In a shallow dish, mix panko, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 4. Coat chicken in breadcrumb mixture and place on baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil.
- 5. Bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and fully cooked.
- 6. Meanwhile, roast broccoli and sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper for 20–25 minutes until tender.
- 7. In a small saucepan, warm honey with hot sauce and red pepper flakes. Stir and set aside.
- 8. Assemble bowls with rice, roasted vegetables, sliced chicken, avocado, and drizzle generously with hot honey.
- 9. Garnish with cilantro or green onions before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispy chicken, air fry at 390°F (200°C) for 12–14 minutes.
- Adjust heat level of hot honey based on your spice preference.
- Swap in quinoa or farro instead of rice for variety.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Bowl
- Method: Baking, Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: hot honey chicken, chicken bowl, spicy sweet chicken, meal prep