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hot honey chicken quinoa bowl: easy recipe for a spicy twist

Hot Honey Chicken Quinoa Bowl

A delicious and easy recipe for a spicy twist on a classic chicken and quinoa bowl.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 pound chicken breast
  • 2 tablespoons hot honey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup bell peppers, diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion, diced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. Rinse quinoa under cold water and drain.
  2. In a pot, combine quinoa and water, bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
  3. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  4. Season the chicken with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, and cook in the skillet until golden and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
  5. Once cooked, remove from heat and drizzle with hot honey.
  6. In the same skillet, add the diced bell peppers and red onion. Sauté until softened, about 4-5 minutes.
  7. To serve, place quinoa in a bowl, top with the chicken, sautéed vegetables, and garnish with cilantro.

Notes

  • Adjust the amount of hot honey based on your spice preference.
  • This bowl is great for meal prep; just store the components separately.

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Keywords: Hot Honey, Chicken, Quinoa, Bowl, Spicy, Easy Recipe