This is one of those dinners that shouldn’t work… but totally does.
Sweet, spicy, salty, creamy — all in one bowl. If you’ve been in a dinner rut, this Hot Honey Peach Chicken Bowl is your sign to mix things up (and still hit your protein goals).
It’s packed with 35+ grams of protein, made with cottage cheese, juicy balsamic chicken tenders, and warm peaches caramelized in hot honey. Toss it all over fluffy basmati rice with fresh arugula and a squeeze of lime? Game over.
Dinner in 15 minutes, and it tastes like something way fancier than it is.
💛 Why You’ll Love It
- High-protein and actually satisfying
- Summer flavor combo that hits
- Easy to customize with what you have
- Ready in ~15 minutes — even faster if you prep your chicken ahead
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 2)
- 8–12 oz chicken tenders (4–6 oz per person)
- 1 cup cooked basmati rice, divided
(I cook mine in bone broth for added flavor + protein — I love this one or this one) - 1 ripe peach, chopped
- 1–2 tsp hot honey (this is the one I use)
- Pinch of sea salt
- 2 big handfuls of arugula
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese, divided (¼ cup per bowl)
- Drizzle of olive oil
- Squeeze of fresh lime
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Optional: Balsamic Glaze
🔥 How to Make It
1. Bake the chicken
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet and place chicken tenders on top. Drizzle with a little olive oil, season with salt, pepper, and a splash of balsamic vinegar. Bake for 15 minutes, then shred or chop. It’s super juicy and low-effort.
2. Sauté the peach
In a small skillet, warm chopped peach with hot honey and a pinch of sea salt. Cook for 1–2 minutes until soft and caramelized.
3. Assemble your bowls
Start with ½ cup cooked rice in each bowl. Add a handful of arugula, shredded chicken, and your hot honey peaches. Top with ¼ cup cottage cheese.
4. Finish with a drizzle
Add a quick drizzle of hot honey and balsamic glaze on top.
📊 Macros (Per Serving)
- ~35–38g protein
- ~8–9g fiber
- Calories will vary slightly based on your hot honey and chicken cut.
🧠 Tips & Variations
- Want it spicier? Add a dash of chili crisp or red pepper flakes.
- Don’t like peaches? Try it with sautéed pineapple or roasted cherry tomatoes.
- Vegetarian? Sub grilled tofu or crispy chickpeas.
- Make it even faster: use leftover rotisserie chicken + microwave rice.
💬 Final Thoughts
This one’s perfect for the nights when you don’t want to cook — but also don’t want to settle. It’s summery, protein-packed, and feels like something you’d get from a cute café, but it’s made with stuff you probably already have at home.
Save this for your next lazy girl dinner, and tag me if you make it — I love seeing your bowls! 💛🍑
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