Hot Honey Chicken Bowls with Rice & Cucumber
This Hot Honey Chicken Bowl is a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and fresh! Juicy chicken glazed in hot honey, served with fluffy jasmine rice and crisp cucumber slices.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast diced
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 cups water for cooking the rice
- 1 medium cucumber sliced
- 1/4 cup honey natural sweetness to balance the heat
- 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce fiery kick to spice up the chicken
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing and adding richness
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce umami depth and saltiness
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder essential savory flavor
- salt and pepper to taste, for seasoning
- green onions thinly sliced, for garnish and a pop of color
Instructions
- Rinse 1 cup of jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed rice with 2 cups of water. Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from heat and keep covered for 5 minutes to steam.
- Whisk together 1/4 cup honey, 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce, and 1 tablespoon soy sauce in a small bowl. Adjust sriracha to preferred spice level.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken breast, season with 1 teaspoon garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes.
- Pour the hot honey sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet. Toss to coat evenly and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens and clings to the chicken.
- Thinly slice the medium cucumber and set aside.
- Spoon jasmine rice into bowls, top with hot honey chicken, sliced cucumber, and garnish with thinly sliced green onions.
Equipment
- Medium Saucepan
- Large skillet or frying pan
- Mixing Bowl
- Sharp knife and cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wooden Spoon or Spatula
Notes
- Cut chicken into uniform pieces and cook over medium heat to keep it juicy and avoid dryness.
- Allow the hot honey sauce to simmer longer if it seems too runny to achieve a sticky glaze.
- Rinse jasmine rice thoroughly before cooking to prevent it from becoming sticky.
- Slice cucumbers just before serving to maintain their crispness.
- Adjust the amount of sriracha to customize the spiciness of the dish.