Description
These Hot Honey Chicken Bowls offer a perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors combined with tender roasted chicken, caramelized sweet potatoes, tangy pickled cucumbers, creamy avocado, and a drizzle of hot honey, served over fluffy white rice. This easy and flavorful dish is perfect for a wholesome weeknight dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Sweet Potatoes
- 500 grams boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 large sweet potato, diced into 1.5 cm cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Pickled Cucumber
- 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
To Serve
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- ¼ cup hot honey
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to prepare for roasting the chicken and sweet potatoes.
- Season Sweet Potatoes: In a mixing bowl, toss the diced sweet potatoes with half of the olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated. Spread them out on a baking sheet.
- Season Chicken: Using the same bowl, toss the chicken thighs with the remaining olive oil and seasoning mixture to ensure all pieces are well coated. Arrange the chicken thighs on the same baking sheet alongside the sweet potatoes.
- Roast: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for 25 to 30 minutes, turning the sweet potatoes and chicken halfway through cooking. The chicken should be cooked through and the sweet potatoes tender.
- Prepare Pickled Cucumber: While the chicken and sweet potatoes roast, combine the thinly sliced cucumber with rice wine vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small bowl. Let it sit for at least 10 minutes to quick pickle and develop a tangy flavor.
- Assemble Bowls: Divide the cooked white rice between two serving bowls. Top each bowl with roasted chicken, sweet potatoes, pickled cucumber, and sliced avocado.
- Drizzle and Serve: Finish by drizzling each bowl with hot honey for a sweet and spicy kick. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For the hot honey, you can use store-bought or make your own by combining honey with chili flakes or hot sauce to taste.
- If preferred, substitute white rice with brown rice or another grain of choice for a different nutritional profile.
- The quick pickled cucumber can be made a few hours ahead and stored in the refrigerator to deepen the flavor.
- Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) for safe consumption.
