Hot Honey Chicken Bowl (Print-Friendly Version)
Savor this hot honey chicken bowl featuring tender chicken, mixed vegetables, and rice or quinoa. Combining sweet and spicy honey sauce with fresh garlic and lime juice, this dish is a keeper for busy nights.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Main
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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1/2 cup hot honey
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4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Base
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2 cups cooked white or brown rice or cooked quinoa
→ Vegetables
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2 cups mixed vegetables, such as bell peppers, broccoli, and snap peas
→ Sauce
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1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
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2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
# How to Make It:
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Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken breasts in hot oil and sear for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together hot honey, soy sauce, and fresh lime juice until combined.
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Pour sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet. Add mixed vegetables around the chicken. Cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables are tender yet crisp.
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Portion cooked rice or quinoa into serving bowls. Slice chicken and arrange over grains, spoon vegetables and extra sauce over the top before serving.
# Extra Suggestions:
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For enhanced flavor, marinate chicken in hot honey mixture for 15 minutes before cooking.