These sweet and spicy Hot Honey Chicken & Rice Bowls are perfect for meal prep or quick dinners, featuring glazed chicken, fluffy rice, and crisp veggies in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients
1½ lbs boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cubed
2 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp oil (canola or olive)
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
⅓ cup honey
2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
2 tbsp rice or apple cider vinegar
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (to taste)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
3 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
½ cup shredded red cabbage
2 tbsp chopped green onions
1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
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In a bowl, coat the chicken with cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
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Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in batches until browned and fully cooked.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, vinegar, chili flakes, garlic, and ginger.
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Pour sauce into the skillet. Simmer 2–3 minutes, stirring to coat chicken until sauce thickens.
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Divide cooked rice into four bowls or containers. Add the hot honey chicken and vegetables.
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Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Cool before refrigerating.