Description
Sweet, spicy, and satisfying—these Hot Honey Chicken Bowls feature tender grilled chicken, fresh veggies, and a bold hot honey glaze.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt & black pepper to taste
Hot Honey Sauce:
2 tbsp honey
1 tsp hot sauce (or more for heat lovers)
½ tsp chili flakes
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
For the Bowl:
1 cup cooked white rice (or brown rice)
1 avocado, sliced
½ cup cucumber, chopped
½ cup mango or golden beet, diced
1 tsp olive oil
Salt, pepper & chili flakes to taste
Fresh cilantro or green onion (optional)
Instructions
1. Pat chicken dry and season with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Grill or pan-sear for 6–7 minutes per side until cooked through (165°F).
3. In a saucepan, combine honey, hot sauce, chili flakes, and vinegar. Warm gently, do not boil.
4. Mix cucumber and mango with olive oil, salt, pepper, and chili flakes.
5. To assemble: layer rice, sliced chicken, avocado, veggie mix, and drizzle with hot honey.
6. Garnish with cilantro or green onion if desired.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is fully cooked.
Warm the honey sauce only until blended—not boiling.
Use ripe avocado and fresh mango for best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
