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Sabrina Hermes

Crunchy Honey Cajun Chicken Bowls Recipe You’ll Love!

A delicious and crunchy chicken bowl with a sweet and spicy honey Cajun sauce, served over a bed of rice and topped with fresh ingredients.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large chicken breasts about 1 pound, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce adjust to taste
  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • 1 cup corn canned or frozen
  • 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Lime wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, soak the chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes to tenderize and add flavor.
  2. In another bowl, combine flour, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Remove chicken from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off, then coat each piece in the seasoned flour mixture.
  4. Dip the floured chicken back into the buttermilk, then roll in panko breadcrumbs until fully coated.
  5. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the breaded chicken pieces on the sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. While the chicken is baking, mix honey and hot sauce in a small bowl. Adjust the hot sauce to your preferred spice level.
  7. In a large serving bowl, layer cooked rice, corn, black beans, and diced avocado.
  8. Once the chicken is done, drizzle the honey hot sauce over the chicken pieces and toss to coat.
  9. Serve the crunchy chicken over the rice mixture, garnish with chopped cilantro, and add lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 10g

Notes

  • For extra crunch, try frying the chicken in a skillet with oil instead of baking.
  • Add your favorite veggies, such as diced bell peppers or cherry tomatoes, to the rice mixture for added color and nutrition.

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