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Hot Honey Chicken Bowl


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  • Author: Olivia
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A wholesome grain bowl with spicy roasted chicken, sweet potatoes, quinoa, creamy slaw, and a sweet-spicy hot honey mustard drizzle for the perfect balance of heat, sweetness, and freshness.


Ingredients

For the Chicken & Sweet Potatoes:

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cubed

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp chili powder

½ tsp onion powder

½ tsp dried oregano

½ tsp dried thyme

½ tsp black pepper

¼ tsp cayenne pepper

1 tsp kosher salt

2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

2 medium sweet potatoes, cubed

1 tbsp cornstarch

For the Slaw:

2 cups shredded purple cabbage

1 cup shredded carrots

¼ cup plain Greek yogurt

2 tbsp olive-oil mayonnaise

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

1 tsp Dijon mustard

1 tsp lime juice

½ tsp garlic powder

Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Hot Honey Mustard Dressing:

2 tbsp Dijon mustard

3 tbsp hot honey

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice

¼ tsp red pepper flakes

1 clove garlic, minced

2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Base:

2 cups cooked quinoa


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Season chicken with garlic powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, black pepper, cayenne, salt, and 1 tbsp olive oil; toss to coat.
  3. Toss sweet potatoes with remaining olive oil, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  4. Arrange chicken on one half of the baking sheet and sweet potatoes on the other. Roast 25–30 minutes, until chicken reaches 165°F (75°C) and sweet potatoes are tender.
  5. While baking, cook quinoa according to package instructions.
  6. Make the slaw: whisk Greek yogurt, mayo, vinegar, mustard, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss with cabbage and carrots; set aside.
  7. Make the dressing: whisk Dijon, hot honey, vinegar, red pepper flakes, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  8. Assemble bowls with quinoa, roasted chicken, sweet potatoes, slaw, and drizzle with hot honey mustard dressing.

Notes

  • Swap quinoa with rice, couscous, or orzo for variety.
  • For a vegetarian version, use roasted tofu and vegan mayo with maple syrup instead of honey.
  • Adjust cayenne and pepper flakes to control spice level.
  • Add crispy shallots, roasted peppers, or avocado for extra flavor.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 16g
  • Sodium: 740mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 49g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg