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Healthy Hot Honey Chicken Bowls (Sweetgreen Copycat)

Healthy Hot Honey Chicken Bowls (Sweetgreen Copycat)
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Indulge in the vibrant flavors and textures of Healthy Hot Honey Chicken Bowls, inspired by Sweetgreen’s beloved recipe. These bowls are a delightful fusion of spicy chicken, hearty quinoa, and colorful purple cabbage coleslaw, all drizzled with a homemade hot honey mustard sauce. Perfect for a nutritious weeknight dinner or meal prep option, this dish promises to energize your day while satisfying your taste buds. Easy to prepare and customizable to your liking, these bowls are not just delicious but also packed with protein and fiber for a balanced meal that you can enjoy any time.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs (or chicken breast)
  • 1 lb sweet potatoes
  • 3 cups shredded purple cabbage
  • 1 cup dry quinoa
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 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 (for the sauce)
  • 1 Tbsp hot honey (for the sauce)
  • 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice, for the sauce)
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes (add more if you like it spicier, for the sauce)
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt (for the sauce)
  • dash black pepper (for the sauce)
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil (for quinoa)
  • 1 tsp each garlic powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, dried thyme (for chicken)
  • ½ tsp each onion powder, dried oregano, black pepper, kosher salt (for chicken)
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (for chicken)
  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil (for chicken)
  • ½ tsp each smoked paprika, garlic powder, kosher salt, black pepper (for sweet potatoes)
  • 1 tsp cornstarch (for sweet potatoes)
  • 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil (for sweet potatoes)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cut the chicken into cubes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine chicken with spices and olive oil. Toss until fully coated.
  4. Add cubed sweet potatoes to one half of the baking sheet in a single layer. Coat them with olive oil, cornstarch, salt, pepper, smoked paprika & garlic powder.
  5. Place seasoned chicken on the other side of the baking sheet.
  6. Roast in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes until golden brown. Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
  7. While roasting, cook quinoa following package instructions in salted water.
  8. Shred cabbage and carrots. In a large bowl, whisk together coleslaw dressing ingredients until well combined. Add cabbage and carrots; mix well.
  9. In either a mason jar or small bowl, combine Dijon mustard, hot honey, apple cider vinegar, red pepper flakes, grated or minced garlic. Season with salt & pepper; whisk until blended.
  10. In serving bowls, layer quinoa as the base. Top with roasted sweet potatoes and chicken. Add purple cabbage coleslaw on top. Drizzle hot honey sauce over everything!

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Find it online: https://simplecookvibes.com/healthy-hot-honey-chicken-bowls-sweetgreen-copycat/

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