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Crispy hot honey chicken bites with roasted sweet potatoes and garlic drizzle
Lily Coleman

Crispy Hot Honey Chicken Sweet Potato Bowls

Crispy pan-seared chicken breast bites tossed in a sticky, sweet-heat chili honey glaze, layered over caramelized roasted sweet potato cubes, fluffy quinoa, fresh greens, and creamy garlic lime crema. The ultimate high-protein 30-minute weekday meal prep bowl.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Healthy, Meal Prep
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Quinoa
  • 2 large sweet potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil for roasting sweet potatoes
  • 1.5 tsp seasonings for sweet potatoes
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa fluffy base
Crispy Chicken & Sticky Hot Honey Glaze
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch tossed with chicken
  • 1/3 cup pure honey sweet foundation
  • 1.5 tbsp hot sauce tangy heat
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar bright acidity
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes spicy kick
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil for high-heat searing
Bowl Assembly & Garlic Lime Crema
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt cooling protein base
  • 1 tbsp garlic & lime juice whisked into crema
  • 1 ripe avocado creamy healthy fats
  • 2 cups baby greens fresh crunch
  • 2 tbsp cilantro & pepitas finishing garnish

Method
 

  1. Roast the Sweet Potatoes: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and sea salt on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast for 22 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until edges are caramelized and centers are fork-tender.
  2. Mix Hot Honey Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together pure honey, hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, crushed red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt until smooth and glossy.
  3. Crisp the Chicken: Pat chicken cubes dry with paper towels. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then toss thoroughly with cornstarch until evenly coated. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a wide 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken cubes in a single layer. Sear undisturbed for 3 to 4 minutes until golden and crispy, flip, and cook for 3 minutes more until cooked through.
  4. Glaze the Chicken: Pour the hot honey sauce directly into the sizzling skillet with the chicken. Toss continuously for 60 seconds as the glaze bubbles and reduces into a sticky, glossy lacquer coating every crispy bite. Remove from heat immediately.
  5. Whisk Garlic Lime Crema: In a small ramekin, whisk plain Greek yogurt with grated garlic, fresh lime juice, a splash of water to thin, and a pinch of salt until smooth and drizzly.
  6. Assemble Bowls & Serve: Divide warm cooked quinoa and fresh baby greens between four wide bowls. Arrange the sticky hot honey chicken, caramelized roasted sweet potatoes, and fresh avocado slices on top. Drizzle generously with garlic lime crema, sprinkle with chopped cilantro and pepitas, and serve with fresh lime wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 42gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 590mgPotassium: 880mgFiber: 7gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 1150IUVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 85mgIron: 3.9mg

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