Veggie-Based Dinner with Hot Honey Chicken
Sweetgreen-inspired hot honey chicken bowls with juicy grilled chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, crisp veggies, hearty grains, and a bold, spicy-sweet glaze. High in protein and full of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 bowls 1x
Ingredients
1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cubed
1 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp smoked paprika
Juice of ½ lemon
Salt and pepper to taste
Hot Honey:
¼ cup honey
1–2 tbsp hot sauce
½ tsp chili flakes
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Bowl Components:
2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
1–2 sweet potatoes, diced and roasted
1 cup shredded cabbage or kale
1 cucumber, sliced
½ cup pickled red onions
¼ cup crumbled feta or goat cheese
Dressing of choice (Greek yogurt, tahini, vinaigrette)
Instructions
- Mix hot honey ingredients in saucepan and warm gently.
- Marinate chicken with oil, garlic, paprika, lemon, salt, and pepper. Cook until done.
- Toss cooked chicken in half the hot honey.
- Roast sweet potatoes at 425°F for 20–25 mins.
- Prep veggies and cook rice or quinoa.
- Assemble bowls with grains, chicken, potatoes, veggies, cheese, and dressing. Drizzle with remaining hot honey.
Notes
Store components separately for meal prep. Adjust hot honey to taste. Add avocado or chickpeas for extra protein.
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