Description
Experience the delightful balance of sweet and spicy with the Hot Honey Chicken Bowl! This vibrant dish features tender, seared chicken coated in a luscious hot honey glaze, accompanied by colorful mixed vegetables and served atop a fluffy bed of rice or quinoa. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this bowl is not only quick to prepare but also customizable to satisfy every palate. With its explosion of flavors and nutritious ingredients, it’s bound to become a family favorite that keeps everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup hot honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, snap peas)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Chop mixed vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Season the chicken: Pat dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear each side for about 5-6 minutes until golden brown.
- Create the sauce: Mix hot honey, soy sauce, and lime juice in a bowl.
- Combine sauce and veggies: Pour the sauce over the chicken and add mixed vegetables during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Serve: Plate cooked rice or quinoa as the base, top with chicken and veggies, drizzling remaining sauce on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 90mg