Hot Honey Chicken & Rice Bowls Recipe

Introduction

These Hot Honey Chicken & Rice Bowls are a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors. Tender chicken glazed in a sticky hot honey sauce pairs beautifully with roasted broccoli and fresh cabbage over a bed of rice. This dish is easy to prepare and full of vibrant, satisfying taste.

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast (cut into 1” pieces)
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp pepper
• 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
• 1 head broccoli (cut into florets)
• 1 ½ cup shredded purple cabbage
• Cooked rice (for serving)
• Fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Step 2: 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.
3. Step 3: Pour out half of the sauce into a small bowl and set it aside for later as your finishing drizzle. Add the chicken to the remaining sauce, toss to coat, and let it marinate for about 15 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
4. Step 4: Toss the broccoli with 1 tablespoon olive oil and the remaining salt and pepper. Spread it out on the baking sheet and roast for 15–20 minutes, until tender and lightly charred around the edges.
5. Step 5: While the broccoli roasts, heat a skillet over medium-high heat with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add the chicken and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through.
6. Step 6: Brush or toss the cooked chicken with the reserved hot honey sauce for a glossy, sticky finish.
7. Step 7: To build your bowls, layer cooked rice, shredded purple cabbage, roasted broccoli, and hot honey chicken.
8. Step 8: Garnish with fresh parsley and drizzle on additional sauce if desired.

Tips & Variations

• For extra crunch, add toasted nuts or seeds as a topping.
• Substitute chicken thighs for a juicier option.
• Use any hot sauce you prefer to adjust the heat level to your taste.
• Try swapping the purple cabbage for coleslaw mix or kale for different textures.

Storage

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet or microwave, adding a splash of water to keep the chicken moist. It’s best to keep the finishing drizzle separate until serving to maintain its sticky texture.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make this recipe gluten-free?

Yes, this recipe is naturally gluten-free as long as you use a gluten-free hot sauce and confirm that all seasonings contain no gluten.

Can I use frozen chicken or broccoli?

Fresh ingredients yield the best texture, but frozen chicken and broccoli can be used. Thaw the chicken fully before marinating and cooking. For broccoli, roast directly from frozen but expect a slightly softer texture.

Hot Honey Chicken & Rice Bowls Recipe

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These Hot Honey Chicken & Rice Bowls combine tender, spicy-sweet chicken cooked in a sticky hot honey sauce with roasted broccoli, vibrant purple cabbage, and fluffy rice. Perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner, this dish balances heat and sweetness with simple ingredients and easy roasting and stovetop cooking methods.

• Author: Victoria
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 40 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Category: Main Course
• Method: Roasting and Stovetop
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Chicken and Sauce

• 1 lb chicken breast (cut into 1” pieces)
• 3 tbsp olive oil (divided)
• 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 cup shredded purple cabbage
• Cooked rice (for serving)
• Fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for roasting the broccoli.
2. Make 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. This flavorful sauce will marinate the chicken and serve as a finishing drizzle.
3. Marinate Chicken: Pour out half of the sauce into a separate small bowl for later use. 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 prep other ingredients.
4. Prepare and Roast Broccoli: Toss broccoli florets with 1 tablespoon olive oil and the remaining ¼ teaspoon salt and pepper. Spread the broccoli evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Roast in the oven for 15–20 minutes until tender and lightly charred around the edges.
5. Cook Chicken: While broccoli roasts, heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally until the chicken pieces are golden and cooked through.
6. Glaze Chicken: Brush or toss the cooked chicken with the reserved hot honey sauce from earlier to give it a glossy, sticky finish full of flavor.
7. Assemble Bowls: To serve, layer cooked rice, shredded purple cabbage, roasted broccoli, and the hot honey chicken in bowls.
8. Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and drizzle any extra hot honey sauce on top if desired for added flavor and moisture.

Notes

• For spicier bowls, increase the red pepper flakes or amount of hot sauce to taste.
• Cook rice according to package instructions just before assembling bowls.
• Use any hot sauce of choice if Texas Pete is unavailable.
• Chicken thighs can be used instead of breast for juicier texture.
• Leftover sauce tastes great drizzled on salads or roasted vegetables.
• Ensure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safety.
• Can be meal-prepped by cooking chicken and vegetables in advance and assembling bowls when ready to eat.

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