Description
A quick and flavorful Sweet & Spicy Hot Honey Chicken Bowl featuring tender chicken breast cooked with bell peppers and coated in a delicious hot honey-soy sauce, served over fluffy cooked rice. This easy 5-ingredient recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner bursting with sweet heat and savory goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
Vegetables
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
Sauce
- ¼ cup hot honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
Base
- 2 cups cooked rice
Instructions
- Cook the Rice: If you haven’t already, prepare the rice according to the package instructions. Once cooked, set aside and keep warm.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced chicken breast and cook, stirring occasionally, until it is golden brown and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the hot honey and soy sauce, mixing well to create a balanced sweet and spicy sauce.
- Sauté the Bell Pepper: Add the sliced bell pepper to the skillet with the cooked chicken. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the pepper is tender but still retains some crunch.
- Add the Sauce: Pour the hot honey and soy sauce mixture over the chicken and bell peppers in the skillet. Stir thoroughly to evenly coat all ingredients, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through and allow flavors to meld.
- Assemble the Bowl: Serve a portion of the cooked rice in a bowl or on a plate, then spoon the sweet and spicy chicken mixture over the top.
- Optional Garnish: For extra flavor and presentation, garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds as desired before serving.
Notes
- Use boneless, skinless chicken breast for a lean protein option.
- Adjust the amount of hot honey according to your preferred spice level.
- Frozen or leftover rice works well if you’re short on time.
- You can substitute bell pepper with other vegetables like snap peas or broccoli for variety.
- For gluten-free option, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
