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Hot Honey Chicken Bowls Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 0h 15m
  • Cook Time: 0h 20m
  • Total Time: 0h 35m
  • Yield: 2 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Hot Honey Chicken Bowls are a flavorful and satisfying meal featuring crispy, spicy-sweet fried chicken breast pieces served over a bed of rice and fresh vegetables. The chicken is marinated in a tangy buttermilk and hot sauce mixture, coated with a well-seasoned flour blend, then pan-fried to golden perfection. Served with corn, cucumber, cilantro, and green onions, each bowl offers a balanced combination of heat, sweetness, and freshness for a delicious and complete dish.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Coating

  • 2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Buttermilk Marinade

  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Cooking and Serving

  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup cooked rice
  • 1/2 cup corn kernels
  • 1/2 cup sliced cucumber
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup green onions, chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken: Begin by patting the chicken breasts dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture, ensuring better coating adherence.
  2. Slice the chicken: Cut each chicken breast into strips or bite-sized pieces as desired for easy cooking and eating.
  3. Mix the dry coating: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Stir well to evenly distribute all the spices.
  4. Prepare the marinade: In a separate shallow dish, whisk together the buttermilk, hot sauce, and honey until the honey is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
  5. Dip chicken in marinade: Submerge each piece of chicken fully into the buttermilk mixture ensuring thorough coating.
  6. Dredge in flour mixture: Transfer the marinated chicken pieces into the seasoned flour blend, pressing gently on all sides to form an even breading.
  7. Heat the oil: Pour the vegetable oil into a large skillet and heat it over medium-high until hot but not smoking.
  8. Fry the chicken: Place the breaded chicken pieces in a single layer in the skillet without overcrowding. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until the coating is golden brown and the chicken is cooked through.
  9. Drain excess oil: Remove the fried chicken and place it on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any extra oil.
  10. Assemble bowls: Divide cooked rice equally into serving bowls as the base.
  11. Add vegetables: Top the rice with corn kernels, sliced cucumber, chopped cilantro, and green onions for freshness and texture.
  12. Top with chicken: Arrange the crispy hot honey chicken pieces over the rice and vegetables in each bowl.
  13. Drizzle sauce: Spoon any leftover hot honey sauce from the pan over the chicken to enhance flavor.
  14. Serve immediately: Enjoy the hot honey chicken bowls warm for the best taste and texture.

Notes

  • If you prefer less heat, reduce the cayenne pepper or hot sauce quantities.
  • Use fresh corn kernels for a sweeter, fresher taste; canned corn works as well.
  • Ensure the oil is sufficiently hot before frying to achieve crispy chicken coating.
  • Serve with a side of extra hot honey sauce for dipping if desired.
  • These bowls can be customized by adding avocado slices or a squeeze of lime for extra brightness.

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