Hot Honey Chicken Bowl – Sweet Green Copycat
Savor the vibrant flavors of the Hot Honey Chicken Bowl – Sweet Green Copycat. This dish features tender, succulent chicken infused with a perfect blend of sweet and spicy hot honey, served over fluffy grains and topped with fresh greens. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this bowl is not just a meal; it’s an explosion of flavor that will delight your taste buds and impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup hot honey
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and minced garlic. Place in the baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through and juices run clear.
- In a small bowl, whisk together hot honey, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
- Sauté mixed greens in a skillet over medium heat until slightly wilted (about 2 minutes).
- Slice the baked chicken and assemble your bowl: start with rice or quinoa, add greens, top with chicken, and drizzle with hot honey sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: For enhanced flavor, marinate the chicken for at least 15 minutes before cooking. You can easily substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp and add seasonal vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini.