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Healthy Hot Honey Chicken Bowls (Sweetgreen Copycat)

Healthy Hot Honey Chicken Bowls (Sweetgreen Copycat)
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Discover the delightful balance of flavors and textures with these Healthy Hot Honey Chicken Bowls, inspired by Sweetgreen! Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep, this dish features tender chicken marinated in flavorful spices, roasted sweet potatoes, and crunchy purple cabbage coleslaw all topped with a zesty hot honey mustard dressing. Bursting with nutrients from vibrant vegetables and wholesome quinoa, these bowls are not only delicious but also customizable to suit your taste.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or chicken breast)
  • 1 tsp each garlic powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, dried thyme
  • ½ tsp each onion powder, dried oregano, black pepper, kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lb sweet potatoes, cubed (about 2 medium sized potatoes, 3–4 cups)
  • ½ tsp each smoked paprika, garlic powder, kosher salt, black pepper
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cups shredded purple cabbage
  • 1.5 cups shredded carrots (~2 large carrots)
  • 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
  • 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
  • 1 cup quinoa, dry

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cut chicken and sweet potatoes into cubes. Toss chicken with spices and olive oil in a mixing bowl.
  3. Spread sweet potatoes on one side of the baking sheet; coat with olive oil, cornstarch, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.
  4. Place seasoned chicken on the other half of the baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes until chicken is golden brown (internal temp 165°F/75°C).
  5. Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
  6. Shred cabbage and carrots; mix with dressing ingredients in a bowl.
  7. Whisk together hot honey sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
  8. Assemble bowls by layering quinoa, coleslaw mixture, roasted chicken, and sweet potatoes. Drizzle with hot honey sauce before serving.

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