Description
A sweet and spicy chicken bowl with crispy bite-sized chicken glazed in tangy hot honey, served over rice and colorful veggies. Quick, family-friendly, and restaurant-quality with bold flavors.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ cup honey
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp red pepper flakes
Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Cooked rice (e.g., jasmine or basmati)
Roasted/sauteed vegetables (e.g., peas, carrots, bell peppers)
Instructions
Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat
Season chicken with garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and cayenne
Cook chicken 4-5 minutes per side until golden and barely cooked through
In a bowl, whisk together honey, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes
Pour glaze over chicken, reduce heat to medium, and simmer 2-3 minutes until thickened
Serve over rice and garnish with roasted/sauteed veggies
Option: Air fry chicken for extra crispiness (see notes)
Notes
For air fryer: Spray chicken pieces with olive oil, season, and cook at 400°F (200°C) for 10-12 minutes
Plant-based swap: Use bite-sized tofu instead of chicken
Hot honey sauce can be made in advance and stored in fridge up to 2 weeks
Reheat leftovers in oven or air fryer for best texture
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop/Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg