A well-rounded, flavor-packed grain bowl featuring sweet-and-spicy hot honey chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, and a mix of fresh toppings for a satisfying, anytime meal.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp honey
3 tbsp hot sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
1 large sweet potato, cubed
1 cup shredded cabbage or slaw mix
1/2 cucumber, sliced
1/2 cup pickled red onions
1 avocado, sliced
1 lime, cut into wedges
Optional: yogurt dressing, tahini sauce, or light ranch
Instructions
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Mix oil, honey, hot sauce, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken and marinate 30 minutes.
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Cook chicken in skillet until browned and done. Rest and slice.
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Roast sweet potatoes at 425°F for 25–30 minutes.
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Cook grains and fluff.
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Prepare toppings: slice vegetables, make quick pickled onions, slice avocado.
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Assemble bowls with grains, sweet potatoes, chicken, and toppings.
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Finish with sauce and lime juice.