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A vibrant chicken bowl featuring golden-brown fried chicken pieces drizzled with glossy honey-hot sauce, garnished with green herbs, served over a bed of colorful roasted vegetables and fluffy rice on a rustic wooden table.

Sweet and Spicy Hot Honey Chicken Bowl for Meal Prep

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A flavorful chicken bowl featuring crispy fried chicken coated in a spicy sweet honey sauce, served over rice with roasted vegetables and fresh herbs, ideal for quick and satisfying meals.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp hot sauce (e.g., sriracha)
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 cup jasmine rice
  • 1 cup mixed roasted vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, carrots)
  • Fresh cilantro or green onions for garnish
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook rice according to package instructions. Set aside.
  2. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces, season with salt and pepper, then toss with cornstarch.
  3. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat and fry chicken until golden and cooked through. Drain excess oil.
  4. In a small saucepan, combine honey, hot sauce, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Simmer until slightly thickened.
  5. Toss fried chicken in the honey hot sauce until well coated.
  6. Assemble bowls with rice, coated chicken, roasted vegetables, and garnish with herbs.

Notes

  • Adjust spice level by varying hot sauce quantity.
  • For a healthier option, bake chicken instead of frying.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Frying, simmering, assembling
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 550 Kcal
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 17g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 75g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg