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Hot Honey Chicken and Rice Bowls Recipe

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These Hot Honey Chicken and Rice Bowls combine tender, skillet-seared chicken breasts glazed with a spicy-sweet honey-sriracha sauce, roasted to perfection with vibrant zucchini, summer squash, and shredded carrots. Finished with a creamy DIY ranch drizzle and fresh avocado, this 40-minute recipe offers a flavorful, balanced meal perfect for weeknight dinners.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Chicken and Sauce

  • 1 Tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 1/4 pounds boneless chicken breasts, halved lengthwise (about 2 medium)
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 2-3 Tablespoons sriracha (or any type of hot sauce)
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)

Vegetables

  • 2 medium zucchini, sliced
  • 1 medium summer squash, sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded carrots
  • 1 medium avocado, sliced

Base

  • 2 cups cooked rice (or quinoa)

Ranch Dressing Drizzle

  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1-2 Tablespoons milk (adjust to desired thickness)
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dill
  • 1 teaspoon freshly chopped parsley
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

Optional Toppings

  • 1/2 medium lime (for squeezing)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the chicken and vegetables.
  2. Cook Chicken in Skillet: Heat avocado oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 5 minutes on each side until nicely seared.
  3. Mix Sauce: While the chicken cooks, whisk together honey, sriracha, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and optionally cayenne and crushed red pepper to create the hot honey sauce.
  4. Set Aside Extra Sauce: Reserve 3-4 tablespoons of the hot honey sauce for later use.
  5. Remove Chicken: Take the chicken breasts out of the skillet and set them aside temporarily.
  6. Add Squash to Skillet: Lower the heat slightly and toss the sliced zucchini and summer squash in the skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes until slightly softened, then turn off the heat.
  7. Pour Sauce Over Chicken: Place shredded carrots over the squash, then layer the chicken breasts on top. Generously coat both sides of the chicken with the hot honey sauce.
  8. Bake Skillet: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for about 15 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and vegetables tender, stirring the vegetables halfway through baking.
  9. Mix Ranch Dressing: While the chicken is baking, combine Greek yogurt, milk, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, dill, fresh parsley, and Worcestershire sauce to make a flavorful ranch dressing drizzle.
  10. Broil: After baking, switch the oven to high broil and broil the skillet for 3-5 minutes to brown and caramelize the hot honey sauce on the chicken for added flavor and texture.
  11. Let Cool: Remove the skillet from the oven and let it rest for about 5 minutes to allow the juices to settle.
  12. Cube Hot Honey Chicken: Slice the chicken breasts into bite-sized cubes and toss them in the reserved hot honey sauce for extra glaze.
  13. Assemble Bowls: Divide cooked rice or quinoa into bowls, then top with the roasted vegetables and sauced chicken cubes.
  14. Add Toppings & Enjoy: Garnish bowls with sliced avocado and a squeeze of lime if desired. Drizzle with ranch dressing and any extra hot honey sauce before serving.

Notes

  • Adjust the heat level by varying the amount of sriracha and optional cayenne pepper.
  • Use quinoa instead of rice for a protein boost and gluten-free option.
  • Cast iron skillet helps achieve better sear and even roasting.
  • Broiling at the end caramelizes the sauce, intensifying flavors—watch carefully to avoid burning.
  • Leftover chicken bowls keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Halal

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/hot-honey-chicken-and-rice-bowls-recipe/