Hot Honey Chicken Bowl (Printable)

Nourishing bowl with seasoned chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, crisp slaw, quinoa, and spicy honey drizzle.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 1.1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Roasted Sweet Potatoes

08 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
09 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Quinoa

12 - 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
13 - 2 cups water
14 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Red Cabbage Slaw

15 - 2 cups shredded red cabbage
16 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
17 - 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
18 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
19 - 1 teaspoon honey
20 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Hot Honey Mustard Dressing

21 - 3 tablespoons honey
22 - 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
23 - 1 tablespoon hot sauce
24 - 1.5 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
25 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
26 - Salt and pepper to taste

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F.
02 - Toss diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and tender.
03 - Bring water and salt to a boil, add quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
04 - In a bowl, toss chicken pieces with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
05 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
06 - Combine shredded cabbage, carrot, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Toss and let sit for at least 10 minutes to soften.
07 - Whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, and olive oil in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
08 - Divide cooked quinoa among four bowls. Top with roasted sweet potatoes, cooked chicken, and red cabbage slaw. Drizzle generously with hot honey mustard dressing. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Every component comes together in under an hour, making it perfect for nights when you want something impressive without the stress.
  • The hot honey mustard dressing is so addictive you'll find yourself drizzling it on everything else you cook.
  • It's naturally gluten-free and packed with protein, so you actually feel satisfied for hours afterward.
02 -
  • Don't skip flipping the sweet potatoes halfway through roasting, or you'll end up with one crispy side and one soft side instead of that perfect caramelization.
  • The chicken pieces need to be similar sizes so they cook evenly, and resisting the urge to stir constantly lets them develop real color and flavor.
03 -
  • Make a double batch of the hot honey mustard dressing and keep it in the fridge for up to a week because you'll find yourself using it on everything from roasted vegetables to breakfast eggs.
  • If you're worried about the chicken drying out, use thighs instead of breasts or don't let them cook past the moment they're no longer pink in the thickest part.
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