Honey Balsamic Chicken Bowls are a delicious, sticky and scrumptious twist on your chicken bowl!
Seared chicken is simmered in a honey balsamic sauce until perfectly sticky and coated. The result is a chicken dinner that you won’t be able to stop eating!
I love how easily these bowls come together. The perfect chicken recipe to get dinner on the table in 30 minutes!
Build and customize your Honey Balsamic Chicken Bowls however you please and dig in!
Why KJ Loves
Honey Balsamic Chicken Bowls
This honey balsamic chicken recipe is SO irresistible! We couldn’t stop eating it – I love how this chicken is perfectly seasoned, sweet and sticky. Surely to become a new weeknight favorite! No boring chicken dinners around here!
Honey Balsamic Chicken Ingredients
Chicken
I like to cube up chicken breasts or chicken tenderloins for this recipe, but cubed chicken thighs can also be used!
Balsamic Vinegar
Use whatever balsamic vinegar you have on hand! Just don’t use the balsamic vinegar glaze variety.
Honey
Perfectly sweet and sticky!
Garlic
I like to keep a jar of this minced garlic always on hand for quick and easy access.
Dijon Mustard
How to Build Your Chicken Bowl
Choose Your Base
There’s so many different options when it comes to the base of your chicken bowl. Even if you need grain-free options!
- White or brown rice – cooked according to package instructions
- Quinoa – cooked according to package instructions
- Barley – cooked according to package instructions
- Couscous – try this Herbed Couscous Recipe
- Roasted potatoes – try these Garlic Herb Roasted Potatoes
- Roasted Sweet potatoes – a little olive oil and season salt and into the oven they go!
- Buttered pasta – need I say more?
Fill in Your Veggies
Just like how the base of these bowls is customizable, so are the veggies you pile in! Roast, grill, sauté or steam your vegetables.
- Asparagus – I used my Easy Roasted Asparagus recipe!
- Zucchini or yellow squash – I would grill, sauté or roast
- Brussel sprouts – sautéd or roasted
- Green beans – try these Garlic Mushroom Green Beans
- Peas – easily steam or sauté
- Bell peppers – do a quick sauté for an easy veggie add-on!
Sauté the Chicken
Follow the recipe below to get the perfect, sticky, sweet Honey Balsamic Chicken!
Honey Balsamic Chicken Bowl FAQs
What kind of chicken is best for chicken bowls?
I like to use either cubed chicken breasts or chicken tenderloins. Chicken thighs can also be used – just make sure everything is boneless and skinless for easy use!
How do I make a chicken bowl?
Start off by choosing the base for your bowl (rice, quinoa, potatoes etc.). Next, add on your choice of veggies. I like to do roasted asparagus or zucchini but there are many options! Finally, layer on your chicken and dig in!
Can I meal prep these chicken bowls?
Yes! Cooked chicken is good in the refrigerator in an air-tight container for 3-4 days. Simply reheat in the microwave for a quick and easy lunch or dinner!
Other Easy Chicken Dinners
Honey Balsamic Chicken Bowls
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
Honey Balsamic Chicken Bowls are a delicious, sticky and scrumptious twist on your chicken bowl!
Seared chicken is simmered in a honey balsamic sauce until perfectly sticky and coated. The result is a chicken dinner that you won’t be able to stop eating!
I love how easily these bowls come together. The perfect chicken recipe to get dinner on the table in 30 minutes!
Build and customize your Honey Balsamic Chicken Bowls however you please and dig in!
Ingredients
For the honey balsamic chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Ideas for the base of your bowl:
- White or brown rice, cooked according to package instructions
- Quinoa, cooked according to package instructions
- Roasted potatoes, such as these Garlic Herb Roasted Potatoes
- Couscous, such as this Herbed Couscous Recipe
- Roasted sweet potatoes
- Buttered noodles
Ideas for your vegetable choices which can be roasted, sautéd, grilled or steamed:
- Asparagus – such as this Easy Roasted Asparagus
- Green beans – such as these Garlic Mushroom Green Beans
- Brussels sprouts – sautéd or roasted
- Bell peppers – sautéd
- Peas – steamed or sautéd
Instructions
For the honey balsamic chicken:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Evenly season the cubed chicken with the salt and pepper. Sauté the chicken until golden brown on both sides. about 5-6 minutes per side.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic and Dijon mustard until smooth. Pour the sauce into the pan with the chicken and stir to combine.
- Allow the sauce to simmer on medium-low heat for 10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and the chicken is cooked through.
For the base and vegetables of the bowl:
- While the chicken is cooking, prepare your choice of base (rice, potatoes, pasta etc.) and choice of vegetable (asparagus, green beans, brussels sprouts etc.) according to desired cooking method.
- Once the chicken is done cooking and the sauce has thickened, assemble the bowls by layering your base into the bowl followed by your vegetable, followed by the chicken and any extra sauce from the pan desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, tenderloins or thighs can be used for this recipe.
- The base and vegetables of this recipe are very customizable! Choose whatever your heart desires or whatever you have on hand.
- Nutritional information is for the chicken alone as the base and vegetables chosen will be different depending on what you choose.
- Nutritional information for this recipe is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 5.7g
- Fat: 11.6g
- Carbohydrates: 14.9g
- Fiber: 1.4g
- Protein: 32.4g
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