Hot Honey Chicken & Rice Bowls

Name: Hot Honey Chicken & Rice Bowls
Prep time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup rice vinegar; 2 Tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1 tsp. granulated sugar; 2 large sweet potatoes (about 20 oz. total), halved lengthwise, thinly sliced into half-moons; 1 large head of broccoli, cut into florets; 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 1 tsp. garlic powder; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 cups water; 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed; 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 2 lb.); 1 tsp. chili powder; 1/3 cup honey; 1 Tbsp. sriracha; 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

Roasted sweet potatoes and broccoli are served over rice with sliced chicken coated in spicy honey glaze, topped with pickled cucumber and drizzled with hot honey sauce Watching glycemic load with rice? See how common rice varieties compare to lower-GL alternatives: getglyc.com/blog/rice-alternatives-ranked-glycemic-load

Glycemic Load: 52.8 (High)

798 calories per serving

Serves: 4

Prep: 20 minutes

Original recipe: www.delish.com

About This Calculation

Hot Honey Chicken & Rice Bowls has a high glycemic load of 52.8 per serving — significant blood sugar impact — consider pairing with protein and fiber, or adjusting portion size.

The primary glycemic load contributors are long-grain white rice (dry) (GL 21.8), sweet potato (GL 15.3), honey (GL 14.2). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.

Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.