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Copycat Sweetgreen Hot Honey Chicken Plate Recipe

Copycat Sweetgreen Hot Honey Chicken Plate Recipe
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This Copycat Sweetgreen Hot Honey Chicken Plate features perfectly blackened chicken thighs paired with crispy roasted sweet potatoes, fluffy quinoa, and a refreshing cabbage-carrot slaw. Topped with a spicy and sweet hot honey dressing, this vibrant bowl offers a balanced combination of flavors and textures, perfect for a satisfying and nutritious meal.

Ingredients

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For the Blackened Chicken:

  • 2 Pounds Chicken Thighs, cut into bite sized pieces
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 3 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
  • 2 Teaspoons Chili Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • 2 Teaspoons Cumin
  • 1 Teaspoon Coriander
  • 2 Teaspoons Kosher Salt

For the Quinoa:

  • 1 ½ Cup Quinoa, rinsed well
  • 3 Cups Broth or Water

For the Sweet Potatoes:

  • 1 Pound Sweet Potatoes (approximately 2 medium), cubed
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 2 Tablespoons Nutritional Yeast

For the Hot Honey Dressing:

  • ½ Cup Olive Oil
  • 3 Tablespoons Honey
  • 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 2 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 Teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
  • ½ Teaspoon Kosher Salt

For the Slaw:

  • 3 Cups Purple Cabbage, shredded
  • 1 Cup Shredded Carrots
  • ½ Cup Greek Yogurt
  • 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 Tablespoon Honey
  • 1 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 Lime, juiced
  • ¼ Cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
  • ½ Teaspoon Kosher Salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for roasting the sweet potatoes.
  2. Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Wash and cube the sweet potatoes. In a large bowl, toss the cubes with olive oil, onion powder, chili powder, and nutritional yeast until evenly coated.
  3. Roast Sweet Potatoes: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, spread the sweet potatoes evenly, and roast in the oven for 35-40 minutes until crispy. Toss halfway through cooking to ensure even roasting.
  4. Prepare Blackened Chicken: Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and place in a large bowl. Add olive oil, balsamic vinegar, chili powder, black pepper, cumin, coriander, and kosher salt. Toss to combine thoroughly.
  5. Cook Chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until they are blackened on the outside and fully cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
  6. Cook Quinoa: Place rinsed quinoa and broth or water in a saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, then cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes until quinoa is cooked and liquid absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
  7. Prepare Hot Honey Dressing: In a large bowl or measuring cup, whisk together olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, crushed red pepper flakes, and kosher salt until fully emulsified.
  8. Make Slaw: In a bowl, combine shredded purple cabbage and carrots with Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, chopped parsley, and kosher salt. Toss to combine evenly.
  9. Assemble Bowls: To serve, add a scoop of quinoa at the bottom of each bowl, followed by blackened chicken and then a generous scoop of the slaw on top.
  10. Serve: Drizzle the hot honey dressing over the assembled bowl just before serving. Enjoy your flavorful and wholesome hot honey chicken plate!

Notes

  • You can substitute chicken thighs for chicken breasts if preferred, but thighs stay juicier and more flavorful when blackened.
  • Rinse quinoa thoroughly before cooking to remove the natural bitterness.
  • For a spicier dressing, add more crushed red pepper flakes or a dash of cayenne pepper.
  • Nutritional yeast adds a subtle cheesy flavor and extra nutrients but can be omitted if unavailable.
  • Leftover dressing can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
  • If you want to make the dish vegan, substitute honey with maple syrup and chicken with a plant-based protein.

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Keywords: Hot Honey Chicken, Sweetgreen Copycat, Blackened Chicken, Sweet Potato Bowl, Quinoa Bowl, Healthy Chicken Recipe, Spicy Honey Dressing

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