Description
Hot Honey Chicken Bowls are the ultimate weeknight dinner that balances sweet and spicy flavors in a protein-packed meal. In under 40 minutes, you can create this delightful dish featuring tender chicken glazed with hot honey sauce, sautéed vegetables, and a creamy ranch drizzle. Perfect for meal prep or a quick family meal, these bowls are fully customizable—swap out veggies or adjust the spice level to suit your tastes. With its vibrant colors and tantalizing taste, this dish is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 ¼ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved lengthwise (about 2 medium)
- ⅓ cup honey
- 2–3 tablespoons sriracha (or any hot sauce)
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 medium summer squash, sliced
- 1 ½ cups shredded carrots
- 1 medium avocado, sliced
- 2 cups cooked rice (or quinoa)
- ½ medium lime (optional, for topping)
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (adjust for desired thickness)
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon freshly chopped parsley
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Heat avocado oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear halved chicken breasts until browned on both sides.
- Whisk honey, sriracha, garlic, salt, and pepper together for the hot honey sauce; reserve some for later.
- Sauté zucchini and summer squash until just tender.
- Layer shredded carrots, chicken with sauce, and bake for 15 minutes.
- Make ranch drizzle by whisking Greek yogurt with milk and seasoning ingredients.
- Broil for 3-5 minutes to caramelize the chicken glaze.
- Allow chicken to rest before cubing it; toss with reserved sauce.
- Assemble bowls with rice/quinoa, veggies, chicken cubes, ranch drizzle, avocado slices, and lime if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 450g)
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 90mg