This is a spicy twist on the fried chicken bowls. This low-carb hot honey bowl recipe brings the heat without the carbs.
Hot Honey Chicken Bowl
This easy recipe was inspired by KFC famous chicken bowls. They serve crispy popcorn chicken on top of mashed potatoes, with corn, cheese and gravy.
If you’ve seen many of my other recipes, you already know how much I love spicy food! So, I gave the chicken bowls a little spicy twist.
But instead of just coating the chicken in red pepper flakes or hot sauce, I made my new favorite obsession – hot honey chicken!
The combination of sweet and heat is unmatched. And I love how the hot honey actually makes the broccoli taste sweeter, too!
Keep reading and I’ll share some tips so you make this perfectly the first time (and ever time after that).
Low-Carb Chicken Bowl
How many carbs are in this low-carb hot honey chicken bowl? Well, it’s a bit higher that some of my other chicken recipes.
There are 8 grams net carbs in each serving – and this recipe makes four servings.
How can you lower the amount of carbs? Most of the carbs are coming from the breading on the Real Good Chicken tenders, with some coming from the broccoli and cauliflower.
To get less carbs per serving, chop up some raw chicken and cook it on the stove. Unbreaded chicken will be a lot lower in carbs!
You could also use less broccoli. But the broccoli is so full of nutrients that I suggest keeping the same amount.
Chicken and Broccoli Bowl
What are some ingredient swaps you can use in a hot honey chicken bowl? Instead of chicken tenders, use any type of cooked chicken (like I said earlier).
You could also use chopped pork chops or diced turkey breast instead of chicken. Salmon would also taste incredible with hot honey.
Instead of mashed cauliflower, you can mash either celery root or rutabagas. Lots of low-carb dieters swear that those are the best low-carb alternatives (and some even like them better than cauliflower) and instead of broccoli, you could use zucchini or mushrooms.
Keto Hot Honey Chicken
If you want to add this to your weekly meal prep, please follow these simple tips. First, store each part in a separate container.
Keep the chicken, broccoli, and mashed cauliflower in different containers. This will help them stay fresh longer.
Next, make sure to eat them within three days. This is the amount of time suggested by food safety experts.
Finally, reheat the chicken tenders in the air fryer or oven (if possible). This way, it will still be nice and crispy, just how you like it!
If you used grilled chicken tenders, then you can reheat it in the microwave.
What To Eat With Chicken
This easy recipe has all of your veggies, protein, and healthy fats in one dish. It’s the perfect thing to make when you don’t have time to fuss with making a bunch of side dishes.
If you have a little extra time and want to serve a few other things with it, I have some easy ideas for you!
A soup is the best way to add something light to your meal. And my keto broccoli cream soup is simple and bursting with fresh flavors from herbs.
For a salad, I suggest making keto warm green bean salad with almonds. The color and flavor will go so well with the hot honey chicken.
Then, for dessert, make a low-carb strawberry pretzel parfait. It’s a balance of sweet and salty flavors that are the perfect ending to the meal.
Low-Carb Hot Honey Chicken Bowl Recipe
Here are the ingredients (and step by step pictures) that you’ll need to make this low-carb hot honey chicken bowl recipe. Exact measurements and instructions are in the printable recipe card, just a little further below.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Servings: 4
Net Carbs: 8 net carbs per serving
Ingredients:
- Real Good Chicken tenders
- Frozen mashed cauliflower cooked
- Broccoli florets lightly steamed
- Butter
- Sugar free honey
- Sriracha
- Shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions:
Cook the chicken tenders in the air fryer according to the package instructions.
While the chicken is cooking, melt the butter in a pot over medium heat on the stove Stir in the sugar free honey and the sriracha. Simmer until the mixture thickens.
Cut the cooked chicken tenders into bite sized pieces, and place them in a mixing bowl. Pour the hot honey sauce over the chicken, and toss to combine.
Layer a serving of mashed cauliflower and broccoli into each serving bowl.
Top the bowls with some of the hot honey chicken, and sprinkle with a serving of cheddar cheese before serving.
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Low Carb Hot Honey Chicken Bowl
Equipment
- air fryer
- Small Saucepan
Ingredients
- 4 servings Real Good Chicken Tenders
- 4 cups Frozen Mashed Cauliflower cooked
- 3 cups Broccoli Florets lightly steamed
- 3 tbsp Butter
- 1/4 cup Sugar-Free Honey
- 3-4 tsp Sriracha
- 1/2 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Instructions
- Cook the chicken tenders in the air fryer according to the package instructions.
- While the chicken is cooking, melt the butter in a pot over medium heat on the stove
- Stir in the sugar free honey and the sriracha. Simmer until the mixture thickens.
- Cut the cooked chicken tenders into bite sized pieces, and place them in a mixing bowl.
- Pour the hot honey sauce over the chicken, and toss to combine.
- Layer a serving of mashed cauliflower and broccoli into each serving bowl.
- Top the bowls with some of the hot honey chicken, and sprinkle with a serving of cheddar cheese before serving.
Notes
Keto Chicken Recipes
If you’re looking for more easy keto chicken recipes, I’ve got the perfect ones for you! These low-carb recipes are just as delicious as my low-carb hot honey chicken bowls.
