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Healthy Hot Honey Chicken Bowls

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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Healthy Hot Honey Chicken Bowls, a delightful Sweetgreen copycat recipe that combines spicy chicken, nutritious quinoa, and roasted sweet potatoes with a crunchy purple cabbage coleslaw. Drizzled with a homemade hot honey mustard sauce, this dish is an exciting option for dinner or meal prep, bringing together bold tastes and textures that will satisfy your cravings. Easy to customize with your favorite veggies or proteins, these bowls are perfect for quick weeknight meals while being nutrient-packed and delicious.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs (or chicken breast)
  • 1 lb sweet potatoes, cubed
  • 3 cups shredded purple cabbage
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • Hot honey (or regular honey) for drizzling
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil mayonnaise (or your favorite mayo)
  • 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp hot honey (or regular honey)
  • ½ Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 Tbsp lime juice (1 small lime)
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp kosher salt (more to taste)
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 Tbsp hot honey
  • 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice)
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes (add more if you like it spicier)
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt
  • dash black pepper
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cube the chicken and toss it with spices and olive oil in a mixing bowl.
  3. On one half of the baking sheet, spread the sweet potato cubes tossed with olive oil and seasonings; on the other half, add the seasoned chicken.
  4. Bake for 25-30 minutes until both are golden brown.
  5. Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
  6. Prepare coleslaw by mixing shredded cabbage and carrots with dressing ingredients.
  7. Assemble bowls by layering quinoa, coleslaw, roasted sweet potatoes, and chicken. Drizzle with hot honey sauce before serving.
  • Author: Mason
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 550g)
  • Calories: 610
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 23g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 67g
  • Fiber: 12g
  • Protein: 36g
  • Cholesterol: 119mg