Description
These Hot Honey Chicken Bowls feature tender, juicy chicken pieces coated in a spicy-sweet hot honey glaze, served over a bed of fluffy rice and topped with vibrant corn, black beans, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. A perfect balance of heat, sweetness, and freshness makes this an easy and satisfying weeknight dinner option with gluten-free ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Seasoning
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Hot Honey Sauce
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 to 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Bowls and Toppings
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: In a medium bowl, toss the bite-sized chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until every piece is well coated with the seasoning.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken pieces to the skillet and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown on the outside and fully cooked through.
- Make the Hot Honey Sauce: While the chicken cooks, whisk together the honey, hot sauce, and apple cider vinegar in a small bowl to create a sweet and spicy glaze.
- Glaze the Chicken: Pour the hot honey sauce mixture over the cooked chicken in the skillet. Simmer the chicken with the sauce for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring to coat evenly, until the sauce thickens slightly and forms a glossy glaze on the chicken.
- Assemble the Bowls: Evenly divide the cooked rice into serving bowls. Top each bowl with the hot honey chicken, corn kernels, black beans, sliced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, and red onion slices.
- Garnish and Serve: Drizzle each bowl with lime juice and sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro for a bright, fresh finish. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Adjust the heat level by adding more or less hot sauce according to your spice preference.
- For a low-carb alternative, swap the rice for cauliflower rice to reduce carbohydrates.
- Add shredded lettuce or a dollop of sour cream to the bowls for extra texture and creamy flavor contrast.
