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Hot Honey Chicken Bowls – Easy Sheet Pan Dinner

Hot Honey Chicken Bowls combine seasoned chicken with roasted vegetables.Sweet potatoes, broccoli, and turkey bacon add color and texture.A hot honey drizzle gives every bowl a sweet and spicy finish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine American-inspired

Ingredients
  

  • 3 medium sweet potatoes peeled and chopped
  • 8 slices halal turkey bacon chopped
  • 3 –4 broccoli crowns cut into florets
  • 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • Olive oil as needed
  • Halal-friendly hot honey for serving
  • Red pepper flakes optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line two large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. Parchment is especially useful for the sweet potatoes because it helps encourage caramelized, crispy edges.
  • Peel the sweet potatoes and chop them into evenly sized pieces. Spread them over one prepared baking sheet.
  • Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Unfold them if necessary so they lie relatively flat, then arrange them on the second baking sheet.
  • Chop the halal turkey bacon into bite-sized pieces and arrange it around the chicken.
  • Cut the broccoli into florets and place it in a bowl. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine the salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and brown sugar.
  • Drizzle the sweet potatoes and chicken with olive oil. Toss or rub gently to coat, then distribute most of the seasoning mixture over them. Reserve a little seasoning for the broccoli.
  • Transfer the chicken and sweet potatoes to the oven.
  • After approximately 20 minutes, toss the sweet potatoes. Drizzle the broccoli lightly with olive oil, season it, and add it to the sweet potato baking sheet.
  • Continue roasting the vegetables for approximately 20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and caramelized and the broccoli has browned edges.
  • Cook the chicken for approximately 25–30 minutes, depending on thickness, or until it reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Ensure the turkey bacon is also thoroughly cooked.
  • Divide the roasted sweet potatoes and broccoli among serving bowls. Add the chicken thighs and crispy turkey bacon.
  • Finish the Hot Honey Chicken Bowls with a generous drizzle of hot honey. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes if you prefer additional heat.

Notes

Boneless chicken breasts can replace the thighs. Because breasts can cook more quickly depending on their thickness, monitor their internal temperature carefully.
Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, zucchini, or green beans can replace some or all of the broccoli.
For heartier chicken and sweet potato bowls, add cooked rice, brown rice, quinoa, or couscous to the bottom of each serving.