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Crispy Hot Honey Chicken and Roasted Veggie Bowls

Golden panko-crusted chicken bites glazed in spicy-sweet hot honey, served over brown rice with caramelized sweet potatoes, charred broccoli, and sliced avocado.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Calories: 485
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crispy Breaded Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten (or 1 tbsp olive oil)
  • 1 cup Japanese panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt and black pepper
  • 1 spray olive oil spray for misting
Scratch Spicy Hot Honey Glaze
  • 1/3 cup pure golden honey
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
Roasted Vegetables & Bowl Assembly
  • 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 1.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cups cooked warm brown rice or quinoa
  • 1 medium avocado, sliced
  • 2 stalks green scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Method
 

Roasting & Baking
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Toss sweet potatoes and broccoli with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder on the first baking sheet. Roast for 20-22 minutes until tender and caramelized.
  3. Toss chicken cubes in beaten egg. Dredge in panko seasoned with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Arrange on the second baking sheet and mist lightly with olive oil spray.
  4. Bake chicken for 15-18 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crunchy (165°F internal).
Glaze & Assembly
  1. In a small saucepan, simmer honey, apple cider vinegar, red pepper flakes, paprika, and garlic powder over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until bubbling and infused.
  2. Transfer hot crispy chicken to a bowl, drizzle with warm hot honey glaze, and toss to coat.
  3. Divide brown rice among 4 bowls. Top with glazed chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, charred broccoli, and sliced avocado. Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 485kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 38gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2.8gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 540mgPotassium: 820mgFiber: 6gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 3800IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 65mgIron: 2.8mg

Notes

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