Easy Hot Honey Chicken Rice Bowls
Sheet-pan hot honey chicken with smoky seasoning, roasted sweet potatoes and broccoli, crisp bacon, and a cool cottage cheese finish—built into an easy, meal-prep-friendly rice bowl.
Equipment
- Oven
- 2 rimmed baking sheets
- Parchment paper (or aluminum foil)
- Mixing Bowl
- Knife and Cutting Board
Ingredients
- 3 sweet potatoes
- 8 slices bacon
- 3-4 broccoli crowns
- 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. black pepper
- 2 tsp. smoked paprika
- 2 tsp. garlic powder
- 2 tsp. onion powder
- 1 tbsp. brown sugar
Instructions
Prep & Preheat for Success
- Heat your oven to 400 degrees. Line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. Aluminum foil will also work for one of the pans, but for the pan with the potatoes, use parchment paper for the best crispy potatoes.
Prep the Sweet Potatoes
- Peel and chop the sweet potatoes and place them on one sheet pan. Aim for evenly sized pieces so they roast at the same pace.
Prep the Chicken
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel and spread on another sheet pan. Unroll them so they are flat so they cook evenly and brown instead of steaming.
Add the Bacon
- Chop the bacon and add to the same pan as the chicken. Keep the pieces scattered so they crisp.
Prep the Broccoli
- Chop the broccoli and place in a bowl and set aside for now.
Oil and Season Everything
- Drizzle everything with olive oil and use your hands to toss to coat. Mix together all the seasonings and sprinkle a little bit over everything, then toss to coat and get everything covered. If you don't have enough seasoning, focus on the chicken and sweet potatoes and just use salt and pepper for the broccoli.
First Roast
- Place the sweet potatoes and the chicken in the oven. Make sure everything is in a single layer.
Add Broccoli and Finish Roasting
- After 20 minutes, toss the sweet potatoes and add the broccoli to the pan.
Assemble the Bowls
- The chicken will take about 25 minutes to cook and the veggies will be done about 20 minutes. Assemble your bowls and drizzle with hot honey. Add extra red pepper flakes for extra heat.
Notes
For safe, juicy chicken thighs, confirm an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part. Store leftovers in airtight containers and eat within 3 to 4 days.
Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.