Ingredients
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- 2 lbs boneless chicken thighs, cut into strips
- 1/4 cup hot honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice for serving
- Sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
- Optional: chopped cilantro, sliced cucumbers, and shredded carrots
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss chicken strips with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes each.
- In a bowl, mix hot honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Toss cooked chicken in the sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve the spicy honey chicken over cooked rice, garnished with green onions, sesame seeds, and optional vegetables.
Notes
- Adjust the level of spice by adding more or less hot honey.
- For extra crunch, bake the chicken at 425°F for 10 minutes after searing.
- Use cauliflower rice for a low-carb version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sauté, Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free (with gluten-free soy sauce)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg