Hot Honey Chicken Bowl

Name: Hot Honey Chicken Bowl
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breast (cut into 1” pieces); 3 tbsp olive oil; ½ tsp salt; ½ tsp pepper; 1 tbsp garlic powder; 1 tbsp paprika; 1 tbsp onion powder; ½ cup honey; ½ cup Texas Pete hot sauce; ½ tsp red pepper flakes; 1 head broccoli (cut into florets); 1 1 ½ cup purple cabbage (shredded ); Cooked rice (for serving); Fresh parsley (for garnish)

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This Hot Honey Chicken Bowl is a flavorful and satisfying meal that balances sweet, spicy, and savory flavors. Juicy chicken, roasted broccoli, and crisp purple cabbage sit atop a bed of fluffy rice, all coated in a sticky, spicy-sweet honey sauce. Quick to prepare and packed with vibrant veggies, it’s a dinner the whole family will love.

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A Chicken Bowl featuring white rice, cooked broccoli, shredded red cabbage, and saucy chicken pieces, garnished with chopped herbs. Try this Hot Honey Chicken Bowl for a flavorful twist on a classic favorite!.

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The hot honey sauce gives this chicken a sweet heat that’s irresistible. It’s quick, customizable, and perfect for meal prep. Roast your favorite vegetables, add a grain of your choice, and build your bowl just the way you like it. This recipe is a great way to enjoy a balanced, nutrient-rich meal that’s full of flavor.

What You’ll Love About This Recipe

Sweet and Spicy Flavor: The hot honey sauce is the perfect balance of heat and sweetness.
Quick and Easy Prep: Ready in about 40 minutes with minimal effort.
Customizable: Swap out broccoli or cabbage for your favorite veggies. Add more or less hot sauce depending on your spice preference.
Meal Prep Friendly: Make multiple bowls at once for grab-and-go lunches or dinners.

Recipe Ingredients

You’ll need the following ingredients to make these Hot Honey Chicken Bowls:

Overhead view of bowls containing uncooked rice, olive oil, red pepper flakes, seasonings, soy sauce, tomato sauce, broccoli florets, chopped raw chicken for a Chicken Bowl, shredded red cabbage—perfect for a Hot Honey Chicken recipe.

Ingredient Notes

Chicken breast: Boneless, skinless chicken cooks quickly and stays juicy.

Olive oil: Divided for roasting vegetables and cooking chicken.

Salt & Pepper: Adjust to taste to season vegetables and chicken.

Honey: Use pure honey for best flavor; balances the heat from the hot sauce.

Texas Pete hot sauce: Or any hot sauce of your choice.

Red pepper flakes: Optional, for extra heat.

Broccoli: Roasts well and adds texture to the bowls.

Shredded purple cabbage: Adds crunch and color.

Cooked rice: Use your preferred rice or grain.

Fresh parsley: For garnish and freshness.

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

Recipe Variations

Use chicken thighs instead of chicken breast for extra juiciness.

Swap broccoli for roasted cauliflower, asparagus, or bell peppers.

Serve over quinoa, brown rice, or cauliflower rice for a different grain option.

Add extra honey or hot sauce for more sweetness or heat.

How to Make Hot Honey Chicken Bowls: Step by Step

Here are quick visual instructions. Be sure to check out the full instructions with exact ingredients in the printable recipe card below.

A white mixing bowl containing a thick, red sauce with visible spices and seeds, perfect for drizzling over a Hot Honey Chicken Bowl, set against a white background.

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then in a large bowl, whisk together garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, red pepper flakes, honey, hot sauce, and ¼ teaspoon each of salt and pepper.

A large mixing bowl and a small bowl, both filled with Hot Honey Chicken marinade, are placed on a white surface.

Step 2: Take out half of the sauce mixture and set it aside. Put the chicken into the remaining sauce and let it marinate for 15 minutes.

Broccoli florets spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet, lightly drizzled with oil, make the perfect side for a Hot Honey Chicken Bowl, ready for roasting.

Step 3: Toss the broccoli with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the rest of the salt and pepper. Spread it in a single layer on the baking sheet and roast for 15 to 20 minutes, until it’s tender and slightly browned.

Cubed pieces of seasoned hot honey chicken are cooking in a black grill pan against a white background.

Step 4: While the broccoli is roasting, heat a skillet over medium-high heat with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the chicken and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it’s golden brown and fully cooked.