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Hot Honey Chicken Bowl – Sweet Green Copycat

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  • Author: Lily Carter
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Hot Honey Chicken Bowl is a delicious and flavorful meal inspired by Sweet Green. Tender chicken thighs seasoned with a blend of spices, paired with crispy sweet potatoes, fluffy quinoa, crunchy coleslaw, and topped with a tangy hot honey mustard dressing.


Ingredients

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CHICKEN

  • 1 pound chicken thighs, boneless & skinless
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

SWEET POTATOES

  • 1 pound sweet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • sprinkle of salt, to taste
  • sprinkle of black pepper, to taste
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons cornstarch

QUINOA

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

COLESLAW

  • 3 cups red cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar or honey

HOT HONEY MUSTARD DRESSING

  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup avocado oil or olive oil
  • 1/4 cup yellow or Dijon mustard
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

ONIONS

  • 1/2 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • sprinkle of salt, to taste
  • vegetable oil, for frying

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken: In a bowl, mix the olive oil, chili powder, salt, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon pepper, black pepper. Rub the mixture onto the chicken thighs and let it marinate.
  2. Prepare the sweet potatoes: Toss sweet potatoes with avocado oil, salt, pepper, and cornstarch. Roast until crispy.
  3. Cook the quinoa: Melt butter in a pot, sauté garlic, add quinoa, chicken broth, and salt. Cook until fluffy.
  4. Make the coleslaw: Mix red cabbage, carrots, mayonnaise, mustard, salt, apple cider vinegar, black pepper, and sugar or honey.
  5. Prepare the hot honey mustard dressing: Whisk together honey, oil, mustard, apple cider vinegar, red pepper flakes, and salt.
  6. Fry the onions: Coat onion slices in buttermilk, flour, and salt. Fry until crispy.
  7. Assemble the bowl: Arrange chicken, sweet potatoes, quinoa, coleslaw, and fried onions in a bowl. Drizzle with hot honey mustard dressing.

Notes

  • You can bake or air fry the chicken for a healthier option.
  • Adjust the spice levels in the dressing according to your preference.
  • Feel free to add your favorite toppings like avocado or nuts.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 450 kcal
  • Sugar: 15 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 6 g
  • Protein: 25 g
  • Cholesterol: 80 mg