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Hot Honey Chicken Bowls: A Sweet and Spicy Flavor Sensation

  • Author: Jessica

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Discover how to make delicious and healthy Hot Honey Chicken Bowls! These bowls are packed with flavor, featuring juicy chicken glazed with a spicy-sweet hot honey sauce, served with rice, zucchini, squash, carrots, and avocado.

Ingredients

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For the Hot Honey Chicken:

  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 2 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • ¼ cup sriracha (or your preferred hot sauce)
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)

For the Bowls:

  • 2 medium zucchini, sliced
  • 1 medium summer squash, sliced
  • 1 ½ cups shredded carrots
  • 1 medium avocado, sliced
  • 2 cups cooked rice (or quinoa)
  • 1 medium lime, cut into wedges
  • ½ cup healthy ranch dressing (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Oven and Chicken: Setting the Stage for Cooking

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Prepare Chicken: If desired, you can pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness for more uniform cooking.

2. Cook the Chicken: Searing for Flavor

  1. Heat Oil: Heat the avocado oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
  2. Sear Chicken: Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
    • Tip: Don’t overcrowd the skillet. Work in batches if necessary.

3. Make the Hot Honey Sauce: A Sweet and Spicy Glaze

  1. Combine Ingredients: While the chicken is cooking, combine the honey, sriracha (or hot sauce), minced garlic, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper (if using), and crushed red pepper (if using) in a small bowl. Whisk until well combined.
  2. Set Aside: Set aside 2 tablespoons of the hot honey sauce for later use.

4. Add Vegetables and Sauce: Bringing the Flavors Together

  1. Remove Chicken from Heat: Once the chicken is cooked, remove the skillet from the heat.
  2. Add Vegetables: Add the sliced zucchini and summer squash to the skillet, arranging them around the chicken breasts.
  3. Pour Sauce: Pour the prepared hot honey sauce over the chicken and vegetables, ensuring the chicken is well coated and the sauce drizzles over the squash.

5. Bake in the Oven: Finishing the Chicken and Vegetables

  1. Transfer to Oven: Transfer the entire skillet to the preheated oven.
  2. Bake: Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the vegetables are tender.
    • Tip: You can use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken has reached a safe internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
    • Stir: Stir the vegetables halfway through the cooking time to promote even cooking.

6. Prepare Chicken and Assemble Bowls: The Final Steps

  1. Cool Slightly: Remove the skillet from the oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes.
  2. Cube Chicken: Carefully remove the chicken breasts from the skillet and cut them into bite-sized cubes.
  3. Toss with Reserved Sauce: Toss the cubed chicken with the 2 tablespoons of reserved hot honey sauce.
  4. Assemble Bowls: Divide the cooked rice (or quinoa) among individual bowls. Top with the cooked zucchini and summer squash, shredded carrots, avocado slices, and the hot honey chicken.
  5. Add Finishing Touches: Squeeze fresh lime juice over each bowl and drizzle with ranch dressing, if desired.

7. Serve and Enjoy: A Delicious and Healthy Meal

  1. Serve Immediately: Serve the Hot Honey Chicken Bowls immediately while warm.

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