Hot Honey Chicken Quinoa Bowl: A Flavorful, Healthy Delight
A delicious and nutritious bowl featuring spicy honey chicken on a bed of quinoa, perfect for a wholesome meal.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1/4 cup hot honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, carrots, broccoli)
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- Rinse quinoa under cold water and drain.
- In a saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add quinoa, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken and season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Cook chicken until browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes. Stir in hot honey and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Add mixed vegetables to the skillet and cook until tender.
- Serve the chicken and vegetable mixture over the quinoa. Garnish with sliced green onions.
Notes
- Feel free to customize vegetables based on your preference.
- For added flavor, marinate chicken in hot honey for an hour before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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