This wholesome spin on classic hot honey chicken may be one of my most favorite things! It’s INCREDIBLY easy to make, and so, sooooo delicious. I love that it works as a hearty weeknight meal for the family, but it also works great as a meal prep recipe!
The flavor of the hot honey sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. And the good news is that the amount of spicy can be adjusted to your own personal taste! If you’ve been on the search for a new, inspired weeknight dinner recipe that’s also healthy, quick, and easy, then these Hot Honey Chicken Bowls are for you.
Hot Honey Chicken (Easy Bowl Recipe)
Spicy, savory, and a touch of sweet. Make this skillet hot honey chicken in no time at all for a dinner bowls recipe that everyone will love! These easy Hot Honey Chicken Bowls are incredibly delicious, loaded with flavor, and perfect for a weeknight meal.
Course: Dinner Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings Calories: 451kcal
Ingredients
Hot Honey Chicken
- 1 Tbsp avocado oil
- 2 medium boneless chicken breasts
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup sriracha
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne optional
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper optional
Bowls
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 medium summer squash, sliced
- 1 1/2 cups shredded carrots
- 1 medium avocado, sliced
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 medium lime
- 1/2 cup healthy ranch dressing optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a skillet, cook the chicken in the oil for about 5-7 minutes on each side on the stovetop.
- Mix the honey, sriracha, garlic, salt, pepper, cayenne, and crushed red pepper to create the sauce.
- Set aside 2 Tbsp of the hot honey sauce.
- Add the sliced zucchini and summer squash to the skillet and remove from heat.
- Place the chicken on top of the squash and pour the hot honey sauce over it, coating it evenly and drizzling some on the squash as well.
- Place the entire skillet in the oven and bake for about 20 minutes (or until the chicken is fully cooked), stirring the vegetables halfway through.
- Remove the skillet from the oven and let cool for about 5 minutes.
- Cut the chicken into cubes and coat evenly in the remaining 2 Tbsp of hot honey sauce.
- Serve each bowl with cooked rice, zucchini, summer squash, shredded carrots, avocado slices, hot honey chicken, lime juice, and a drizzle of ranch!
Notes
These Hot Honey Chicken Bowls can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or the freezer for up to 3 months!
Nutrition
Calories: 451kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 1068mg | Potassium: 969mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 7158IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 2mg
