Go Back
Print

Hot Honey Chicken & Rice Bowls

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A flavorful and easy-to-make bowl combining roasted vegetables, tender chicken, pickled cucumbers, and a spicy honey glaze for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Pickled Cucumbers

  • 2 pieces Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced (for pickling)
  • 0.25 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar

Vegetables

  • 20 oz sweet potatoes, halved and sliced
  • 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • to taste Kosher salt
  • to taste Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed

Chicken

  • 4 pieces skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 2 lb.)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions 

  • Pickle cucumbers in vinegar, soy, sugar, and hot water; set aside.
  • Roast potatoes and broccoli with oil, garlic, salt, and pepper at 400°F for 25-30 minutes.
  • Cook rice in boiling water with salt until tender, about 18 minutes. Fluff and set aside.
  • Season chicken with chili powder, salt, and pepper; cook until golden and internal temp reaches 165°F, about 8 minutes per side. Rest and cut into pieces.
  • Make honey glaze with honey, sriracha, and red pepper flakes; toss chicken in sauce. Serve rice topped with chicken, roasted vegetables, pickled cucumbers, and drizzle with hot honey.

Notes

Prepare pickled cucumbers ahead of time for best flavor.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken, honey, rice