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Hot Honey Chicken Bowl

Hot Honey Chicken Bowl: Sweet Heat That Will Wow You

The Hot Honey Chicken Bowl is a delightful dish featuring crispy chicken and a sweet-and-spicy hot honey glaze, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs Juicy and tender
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Can substitute with plain yogurt and water
  • 2 tablespoons Hot Sauce Try Frank's RedHot or sriracha
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
For the Coating
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 0.5 cup Cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 2 cups Vegetable Oil For frying
For the Sauce
  • 0.5 cup Honey
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Adjust to taste
For Assembly
  • 2 cups Cooked Rice White, brown, or jasmine
  • 1 avocado Avocado Sliced
  • 0.5 cup Chopped Green Onions
  • 0.5 cup Pickled Red Onions
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds Optional
  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha Mayo Optional drizzle

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • Shallow dish
  • Small saucepan
  • Skillet
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Thinly slice the red onion and make a pickling brine. Pour over onions to pickle for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Mix chicken thighs with buttermilk, hot sauce, and seasonings; marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and pepper for coating; set aside.
  4. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C); dredge marinated chicken in the flour mixture and fry for 5-7 minutes until golden.
  5. Simmer honey, vinegar, hot sauce, and pepper flakes in a saucepan for about 5 minutes to make the glaze.
  6. Assemble bowl with rice, fried chicken coated in sauce, avocado, pickled onions, green onions, and sesame seeds.
  7. Serve immediately with optional sriracha mayo drizzle.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Marinate chicken longer for better flavor. Inspect oil temperature for frying to ensure crispy coating.

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