Hot Honey Chicken & Rice Bowls are a delicious mix of sweet heat, fluffy rice, and crunchy vegetables. Easy to make, perfect for meal prep, and packed with flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cubed
2 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp cooking oil
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
⅓ cup honey
2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
2 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
1 tsp red pepper flakes (to taste)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
3 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup sliced cucumber
½ cup shredded red cabbage
2 tbsp chopped green onions
1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
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Toss chicken with cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
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Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Cook chicken until golden and fully cooked.
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In a small bowl, whisk honey, soy sauce, vinegar, red pepper flakes, garlic, and ginger.
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Pour sauce into skillet, stir to coat, and simmer until thickened.
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Serve chicken over rice with vegetables.
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Top with green onions and sesame seeds. Cool before storing.