Hot Honey Chicken Bowls
Enjoy crispy chicken coated in a sweet and spicy hot honey glaze, served over fresh vegetables and grains for a flavorful and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 egg egg
Vegetable Oil
- sufficient Vegetable oil, for frying (enough to submerge chicken)
- 0.5 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon butter
Base
- sufficient Cooked rice or quinoa
Vegetables
- sliced Sliced cucumbers
- shredded Shredded carrots
- sliced Avocado slices
- chopped Chopped green onions
- sesame seeds Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and prepare the breading mixture with flour, cornstarch, spices, salt, and pepper.
- Dip chicken pieces in buttermilk and egg, then coat with the flour mixture. Set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan. Fry chicken in batches for 4-5 minutes until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Combine honey, cayenne, red pepper flakes, vinegar, and butter in a saucepan. Warm until smooth, then toss chicken in the hot honey sauce.
- Assemble bowls with rice or quinoa, top with hot honey chicken, vegetables, avocado, green onions, and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
Notes
Adjust spice levels to taste and serve immediately for best crunch and flavor.