Description
This Healthy Hot Honey Chicken Bowl features tender, marinated chicken cooked in a skillet with a spicy-sweet hot honey glaze, served over fluffy quinoa and fresh vegetables like avocado, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber. Garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges, this bowl offers a balanced, flavorful meal perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Marinade
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup hot honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Quinoa
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups water or chicken broth
Vegetables and Garnish
- 1 large avocado, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa: In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed quinoa with water or chicken broth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then lower the heat to a simmer and cover. Allow it to cook for about 15 minutes until the quinoa is fluffy and all the liquid is absorbed. Fluff the quinoa with a fork and set aside.
- Marinate the chicken: In a mixing bowl, mix diced chicken breast with olive oil, hot honey, soy sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir thoroughly to coat all pieces evenly with the marinade.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken pieces and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and lightly browned. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide the cooked quinoa evenly among four serving bowls. Top each portion with the cooked hot honey chicken.
- Add fresh vegetables: Garnish each bowl with sliced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and chopped fresh cilantro.
- Serve with lime wedges: Place lime wedges on the side of each bowl for squeezing over the dish before eating, adding a fresh and tangy citrus flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken broth with water or vegetable broth depending on dietary preferences.
- Adjust the amount of hot honey to control the spice level to your liking.
- For added crunch, consider topping the bowl with toasted nuts or seeds.
- Leftover chicken and quinoa make great meal prep options for the week.
- Use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari to make this recipe gluten free.
