Savory Hot Honey Chicken Bowls for a Cozy Weeknight Dinner
Enjoy Hot Honey Chicken Bowls with roasted broccoli, chicken thighs, and sweet potatoes, drizzled with hot honey for a delightful balance of flavors and textures.
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
- 4 oz Bacon Consider turkey bacon for a leaner option.
For the Veggies
- 2 cups Sweet Potatoes Swap with butternut squash if desired.
- 2 cups Broccoli Cauliflower serves as a great alternative.
For the Seasoning
- 1 tbsp Salt Sea salt or kosher salt works best.
- 1 tsp Black Pepper Freshly cracked black pepper recommended.
- 1 tbsp Smoked Paprika Feel free to use regular paprika instead.
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder Fresh minced garlic can be interchanged.
- 1 tsp Onion Powder Fresh onions can be used for a different profile.
- 1 tbsp Brown Sugar Honey or maple syrup can be alternatives.
For Assembly
- ¼ cup Hot Honey Drizzle generously for a sweet-spicy finish.
- 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes Optional extra heat.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- Pat the boneless skinless chicken thighs dry with a paper towel.
- Chop the bacon into small bits and scatter it over the chicken thighs.
- Chop the broccoli into florets and set aside for later.
- Drizzle olive oil over the sweet potatoes and chicken, tossing gently.
- Mix the seasoning ingredients in a small bowl and sprinkle over chicken and sweet potatoes.
- Bake the sweet potatoes and chicken in the oven for 20 minutes.
- Toss the sweet potatoes halfway through, then add the broccoli.
- Bake for an additional 20–25 minutes.
- Assemble your bowls by layering the roasted sweet potatoes, chicken, and broccoli.
- Drizzle generously with hot honey and top with red pepper flakes if you like.
Notes
Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to four days. This recipe is perfect for meal prep, allowing you to batch-cook and store for quick weeknight dinners.