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Hot Honey Chicken Bowls

Hot Honey Chicken Bowls combine roasted chicken thighs, sweet potatoes, broccoli, and hot honey for a healthy, high-protein meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

Chicken & Vegetables

  • 3 sweet potatoes peeled and chopped
  • 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 3 –4 broccoli crowns chopped
  • 8 slices turkey bacon chopped
  • Olive oil for drizzling

Seasoning Blend

  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

For Serving

  • Hot honey
  • Red pepper flakes optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Line two large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
  • Spread the sweet potatoes evenly on one baking sheet.
  • Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
  • Arrange the chicken thighs on the second baking sheet.
  • Scatter the chopped turkey bacon around the chicken.
  • Place the chopped broccoli into a large bowl and set aside.
  • Drizzle the sweet potatoes, chicken, turkey bacon, and broccoli with olive oil.
  • In a small bowl, combine the salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and brown sugar.
  • Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over the chicken and sweet potatoes.
  • Toss the broccoli with a small amount of olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Place the sweet potatoes and chicken trays in the oven.
  • Roast for 20 minutes.
  • Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and toss.
  • Add the broccoli to the sweet potato pan.
  • Return both trays to the oven.
  • Continue roasting for another 5–10 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the vegetables are tender.
  • Remove from the oven and allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes.
  • Slice or chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  • Assemble bowls with sweet potatoes, broccoli, turkey bacon, and chicken.
  • Drizzle generously with hot honey.
  • Sprinkle with red pepper flakes if desired.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Turkey bacon is used as a halal-friendly substitute for traditional bacon.
  • Chicken thighs stay juicy and flavorful during roasting.
  • Adjust hot honey according to your preferred spice level.
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully for meal prep.