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High Protein Hot Honey Chicken Cottage Cheese Bowl

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Savor this high protein hot honey chicken cottage cheese bowl! A quick, low carb meal with sweet heat, perfect for healthy weight loss.
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Servings: 1
Course: Dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian, Fusion
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (680g), cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons Napa Valley olive oil (30ml)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (15ml)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder (5g)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (2.5g)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (1g)
  • 1/3 cup honey (80ml)
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce (30ml), like Sriracha or Frank's RedHot
  • 2 tablespoons butter (30ml)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (15ml)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups cooked rice (370g), white or brown
  • 2 cups broccoli florets (130g), steamed
  • 1 large Hass avocado sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (150g), halved
  • 1/4 cup green onions (10g), thinly sliced
  • Lime wedges and cilantro for garnish

Method
 

  1. Combine chicken, olive oil, soy sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Toss to coat evenly and marinate for at least 10 minutes.
  2. Mix honey, hot sauce, butter, apple cider vinegar, and minced garlic in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir for 3-4 minutes until the butter melts and the sauce is combined, then remove from heat.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken in a single layer, working in batches if necessary, and cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes. Flip and cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  4. Pour two-thirds of the hot honey sauce over the chicken. Toss to coat and simmer for 1-2 minutes until the sauce bubbles and glazes the meat.
  5. Divide cooked rice into four bowls. Arrange the glazed chicken, steamed broccoli, avocado slices, and cherry tomatoes around the rice.
  6. Drizzle the remaining hot honey sauce over each bowl. Garnish with sliced green onions, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges.

Notes

Protein Choice: I always reach for chicken thighs because they stay so juicy under the heat, but if you prefer chicken breasts, just make sure to cut them into even pieces so they do not