Hot Honey Chicken & Rice Bowl Recipe
A flavorful and vibrant Hot Honey Chicken & Rice Bowl featuring tender chicken breast coated in a sweet and spicy honey-hot sauce, roasted broccoli, shredded purple cabbage, and served over fluffy rice. This dish balances heat and sweetness with a colorful, healthy vegetable medley for a satisfying and easy-to-make meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting and Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
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
- 1 head broccoli (cut into florets)
- 1½ cups shredded purple cabbage
Others
- Cooked rice (for serving)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for roasting the broccoli.
- Prepare 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 to make the hot honey sauce base.
- Marinate chicken: Pour half of the sauce into a small bowl and set aside for finishing drizzle. Add chicken pieces to the remaining sauce and toss well to coat. Let marinate for about 15 minutes while prepping vegetables.
- Roast broccoli: Toss broccoli florets with 1 tablespoon olive oil, and the remaining ¼ teaspoon salt and pepper. Spread evenly on the prepared baking sheet and roast in the oven for 15–20 minutes until tender and lightly charred on edges.
- Cook chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add marinated chicken 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 coating.
- Assemble bowls: Layer cooked rice at the base of your bowl, then add shredded purple cabbage, roasted broccoli, and topped with the hot honey glazed chicken.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and optionally drizzle additional reserved sauce over the bowl for extra flavor.
Notes
- For more heat, increase the amount of red pepper flakes or hot sauce to taste.
- Ensure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F for safety.
- Use parchment paper when roasting broccoli to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- This recipe works well with white or brown rice based on preference.
- Fresh parsley adds a bright herbal note but can be omitted if unavailable.
Keywords: Hot honey chicken, chicken rice bowl, spicy honey chicken, roasted broccoli, healthy chicken recipe, quick dinner bowl
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