Hot Honey Chicken Bowl
This Hot Honey Chicken Bowl features crispy or juicy spiced chicken, drizzled with sweet-spicy hot honey, served over lemony grains, fresh Mediterranean veggies, and finished with a cool yogurt drizzle. It’s the perfect mix of heat, sweetness, freshness, and protein.
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Total time: ~35 minutes
Serves: 2
Ingredients
Hot Honey Chicken
2 chicken breasts (or thighs), sliced
1½ tbsp olive oil
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp dried oregano
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
Hot Honey Sauce
¼ cup honey
½–1 tsp chili flakes
1 tsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
Bowl Base
1 cup cooked quinoa, brown rice, or couscous
Zest of ½ lemon
Salt to taste
Veggie Toppings
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cucumber, sliced
½ cup roasted or fresh bell peppers
1 cup arugula or mixed greens
Yogurt Drizzle
½ cup Greek yogurt
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 small garlic clove, grated
Salt to taste
Optional Extras
Crumbled feta
Toasted chickpeas
Fresh parsley or dill
Instructions
Step 1: Make Hot Honey
Warm honey over low heat in a small pan.
Stir in chili flakes and vinegar/lemon juice.
Heat gently 1–2 minutes, then remove from heat.
Step 2: Cook Chicken
Toss chicken with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Heat skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
Drizzle hot honey over chicken and toss gently.
Step 3: Prepare Yogurt Drizzle
Whisk yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, and salt until smooth.
Step 4: Assemble Bowl
Place grains in bowl and season with lemon zest.
Add greens and veggies.
Top with hot honey chicken.
Drizzle with yogurt sauce.
Finish with feta, herbs, or chickpeas if using.
Tips
For crispier chicken, air-fry at 190°C (375°F) for 14–16 minutes.
Keep yogurt cold for best contrast with hot honey.
Swap grains for cauliflower rice for a lower-carb option.
Adjust chili flakes to your spice tolerance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is this bowl spicy?
Mild to medium—easy to adjust.
Q: Can I meal prep this?
Yes—store components separately for up to 4 days.
Q: Can I make it vegetarian?
Yes—use roasted cauliflower or halloumi instead of chicken.
Nutritional Information
Calories: ~520 kcal
Protein: 36 g
Carbohydrates: 45 g
Fat: 20 g
Fiber: 6 g