Description
A delicious and spicy honey chicken rice bowl featuring quinoa, fresh vegetables, and a drizzle of spicy honey.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1/4 cup spicy honey (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup snap peas
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1 ripe avocado, cut into wedges
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Begin by preparing the quinoa according to the package instructions, then set it aside to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken breasts with sea salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and dried thyme, ensuring they are well coated.
- Heat avocado oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for approximately 6-8 minutes on each side, or until they are thoroughly cooked and have a nice sear.
- Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a cutting board and allow it to rest for a few minutes before slicing it into bite-sized pieces.
- In the same frying pan, toss in the snap peas and diced bell peppers. Stir-fry for about 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are vibrant and slightly tender.
- Drizzle the spicy honey over the sliced chicken and gently mix to ensure every piece is coated.
- To create the bowls, distribute the cooked quinoa evenly among four bowls. Layer each bowl with the sautéed vegetables, honey-glazed chicken, avocado wedges, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
- Serve with lemon wedges on the side for an extra burst of flavor.
Notes
- For an added kick, consider incorporating diced jalapeños into the sautéed vegetables or drizzling more spicy honey on top before serving.
- Feel free to swap out quinoa for brown rice or barley, and add in seasonal vegetables like zucchini or asparagus for a fresh twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg