Description
Experience the delightful fusion of sweet and spicy with this Hot Honey Chicken Bowl. Tender chicken breasts are marinated in a luscious hot honey glaze, seared to perfection, and served over fluffy rice and fresh greens. This dish is not just a meal; it’s an invitation to savor vibrant flavors that will leave your taste buds wanting more. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this bowl is sure to become a go-to favorite in your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1/3 cup hot honey
- 4 cups fresh greens (spinach or arugula)
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Gather all ingredients and chop any desired vegetables.
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix hot honey, soy sauce, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Coat chicken thoroughly and let marinate for 30 minutes.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Cook the Rice: Prepare rice according to package instructions until fluffy.
- Toss in Fresh Greens: Remove cooked chicken from heat; let it rest before slicing into bite-sized pieces. Combine with fresh greens.
- Assemble Your Bowl: Serve rice as the base, topped with sliced chicken and greens. Drizzle with extra hot honey if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 500g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 73g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 90mg