Hot Honey Chicken and Orzo Bowl
Tender chicken glazed with sweet-and-spicy honey, served over creamy orzo pasta with roasted vegetables and a light lemon-herb drizzle.It’s savory, slightly sweet, and just the right kick, perfect for a wholesome lunch or dinner.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Total: 35 minutes
Serves: 2–3
Ingredients
For the Chicken
2 chicken breasts or thighs, boneless
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp honey
½–1 tsp chili flakes
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt & pepper
For the Orzo
1 cup orzo pasta
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt to taste
For the Roasted Veggies
1 cup zucchini or bell peppers, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt & pepper
Lemon-Herb Drizzle
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp honey
1 tsp chopped parsley
Salt & pepper
Instructions
1. Cook the Orzo
Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
Add orzo and toast lightly for 1–2 minutes.
Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 8–10 minutes until tender.
Fluff with a fork.
2. Roast the Veggies
Toss zucchini/bell peppers and cherry tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Roast at 220°C (425°F) for 15 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
3. Cook the Hot Honey Chicken
Mix honey and chili flakes in a small bowl.
Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through.
During the last 1–2 minutes, drizzle hot honey over the chicken and let it glaze.
4. Make Lemon-Herb Drizzle
Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, honey, parsley, salt, and pepper.
5. Assemble the Bowl
Base: cooked orzo.
Top with roasted veggies and sliced hot honey chicken.
Drizzle with lemon-herb sauce.
Garnish with extra parsley or chili flakes if desired.
Tips & Variations
Add spinach, arugula, or kale for extra greens.
Substitute orzo with quinoa or couscous for a lighter option.
Adjust heat: reduce chili flakes for mild, increase for spicier.
Meal prep: store chicken, orzo, and veggies separately; glaze chicken before serving.
Nutritional Information
Calories: ~480 kcal
Protein: 34g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fat: 18g
Fiber: 5g