Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup hot honey or spicy honey sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot powder
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Cooked rice, for serving
- Fresh vegetables (bell peppers, cucumbers, carrots), chopped
- Sesame seeds and chopped green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss chicken pieces with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until coated.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until crispy and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic powder, smoked paprika, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and hot honey. Stir to combine and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet, tossing to coat with the sauce. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until glazed and heated through.
- Serve the hot honey chicken over rice, topped with chopped vegetables, sesame seeds, and green onions.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp for variations.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more hot honey or chili flakes.
- Prepare in advance and store in the refrigerator for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free Option,High-Protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 Kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg