Hot Honey Chicken & Rice Bowl Recipe
A flavorful and vibrant Hot Honey Chicken & Rice Bowl featuring tender, spiced chicken tossed in a sticky hot honey sauce, served over fluffy rice with roasted broccoli and crisp purple cabbage. This dish balances sweet, savory, and spicy elements for a crowd-pleasing meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting and Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Sauce
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into 1” pieces
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt (divided)
- ½ tsp pepper (divided)
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup Texas Pete hot sauce
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
Vegetables and Garnish
- 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
- 1 ½ cups shredded purple cabbage
- Cooked rice, for serving
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for roasting the broccoli.
- Make the Hot Honey Sauce: In a large bowl, whisk together garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, red pepper flakes, honey, hot sauce, and ¼ teaspoon each of salt and pepper until well combined.
- Reserve Sauce: Pour out half of the sauce into a small bowl and set aside—this will be used later to finish and drizzle on the chicken.
- Marinate Chicken: Add the chicken pieces to the remaining sauce in the large bowl and toss well to coat. Let the chicken marinate for about 15 minutes while you prepare the vegetables.
- Prepare and Roast Broccoli: Toss broccoli florets with 1 tablespoon olive oil and the remaining salt and pepper. Spread evenly on the prepared baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 15–20 minutes, or until tender and lightly charred around the edges.
- Cook Chicken: While broccoli roasts, heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add marinated chicken pieces and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Glaze Chicken: Brush or toss the cooked chicken with the reserved hot honey sauce for a glossy, sticky finish.
- Assemble Bowls: To assemble, layer cooked rice, shredded purple cabbage, roasted broccoli, and glazed hot honey chicken in bowls.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and drizzle extra hot honey sauce on top if desired. Serve immediately for best flavor.
Notes
- For a milder flavor, reduce the amount of hot sauce and red pepper flakes.
- Marinating the chicken longer enhances the flavor; you can marinate up to 1 hour in the refrigerator.
- Use any type of cooked rice you prefer, such as white, brown, or jasmine rice.
- Leftover sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Consider adding other vegetables like bell peppers or carrots for extra color and nutrition.
Keywords: Hot honey chicken, chicken and rice bowl, spicy honey chicken, roasted broccoli, easy dinner, weeknight meal, sticky chicken, spicy sweet sauce
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