Lunch Recipe
Crispy Hot Honey Chicken Bowls
Crispy chicken bites over rice with crunchy vegetables and a sweet-spicy hot honey drizzle.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1 cup cucumber slices
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 tbsp hot sauce
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- Green onions, for serving
Instructions
1
Season flour with paprika, garlic powder, and salt.
2
Dip chicken pieces in flour, then egg, then panko.
3
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
4
Cook chicken until crispy, golden, and cooked through.
5
Warm honey, hot sauce, and vinegar in a small pan or microwave.
6
Divide rice between bowls.
7
Top with cabbage, cucumber, avocado, and crispy chicken.
8
Drizzle with hot honey.
9
Finish with green onions and serve.
Why These Bowls Hit
They balance crispy, sweet, spicy, creamy, and fresh in one lunch bowl.
Shortcut Tip
Use frozen crispy chicken tenders if you want a faster version.
Serving Ideas
- Use quinoa instead of rice.
- Add pickled onions.
- Serve with ranch drizzle.
- Add extra hot sauce.
Storage Tips
Store chicken, rice, vegetables, and sauce separately for the best texture.