Hot Honey Chicken Broccoli Crunch Bowls
When the week is in full swing, you don’t have time to make a nutritious, well-rounded lunch. Fortunately, we’ve got meal prep ideas like this Hot Honey Chicken Broccoli Crunch Bowl. One bag of Taylor Farms Broccoli Crunch Chopped Kit gets you started, with no washing or chopping needed. This kit gives you a base of broccoli, cauliflower, red cabbage, dried cranberries, sunflower kernels, carrots, and crumbled bacon. Pair it with crispy chicken dripping in hot honey, and round it out with brown rice and slaw dressing. This hearty and delicious bowl stores easily, takes care of three lunches, and will make you the envy of the break room.
- Active Time:
- 20 minutes
- Total TIME:
- 30 minutes
- SERVINGS:
- 3 lunches
Ingredients
- 1 Taylor Farms Broccoli Crunch Chopped Kit
- 1 ½ cups cooked brown rice (about ½ cup per bowl)
- 1 lb chicken bites (breast or thigh, cut into chunks)
- 2–3 Tbsp hot honey (store-bought or homemade)
- 1–2 Tbsp olive oil
- Salt + pepper
- 1–2 Tbsp sesame seeds
Directions
1. Cook the Brown Rice
- Prepare according to package instructions
- Fluff and let cool slightly
2. Make the Hot Honey Chicken
Air Fryer (recommended):
- Toss chicken with olive oil, salt, and pepper
- Air fry at 400°F for 10–12 minutes, shaking halfway
- Toss in hot honey while warm
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds
Stovetop:
- Heat oil in a pan over medium-high
- Cook chicken 6–8 minutes until golden and cooked through
- Add hot honey at the end and toss
- Finish with sesame seeds
3. Prep the Salad Base
- Open the Broccoli Crunch kit
- Divide the salad mix evenly into 3 containers
- Set toppings aside or sprinkle lightly now (save some for freshness)
4. Assemble the Bowls
Into each container, add:
- ~½ cup brown rice
- ⅓ of the broccoli crunch mix
- ⅓ of the hot honey chicken
Pour dressing into separate small containers (this is key for freshness).
5. Store + Serve
- Store in the fridge up to 3–4 days
- When ready to eat:
- Add dressing
- Toss everything together
- Optional: drizzle extra hot honey
A Balanced Meal Any Time You Need It
This bowl isn’t just delicious—it’s got everything you need to stay energized and satisfied throughout the day. Complex carbs, fiber, protein, and healthy fats create a balanced foundation for sweet and savory flavors with a slight kick.
Here’s the breakdown of why this recipe is oh-so-good for you:
- Brown rice — Complex carbohydrates and fiber mean more sustained energy without the post-meal crash.
- Chicken — Lean protein helps build and repair muscle while keeping you full longer.
- Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, carrots, and more — Fiber, antioxidants, and vitamins like C and K.
- Olive oil, sunflower seeds, and sesame seeds — Heart-healthy fats help your body absorb fat-soluble vitamins (like A, D, E, and K).
- Bacon crumbles — A little indulgence for flavor balance.
- Hot honey — Bold flavor makes this bowl an instant favorite.
With the Taylor Farms Broccoli Crunch Chopped Kit, you can whip up this bowl in no time and have three balanced lunches or dinners ready to go. Its medley of textures and sweet heat makes this healthy choice crave-worthy.
