Crispy Chicken Hot Honey Bowl with Cucumber, Crispy Onions & Sesame

A Tasty Meal in 20 Minutes

This Crispy Chicken Hot Honey Bowl with Cucumber, Crispy Onions & Sesame is a bold, crunchy and satisfying rice bowl made for quick lunches, easy dinners and high-flavour meals with minimal prep. Built on the sweet-heat base of Minute Rice® Hot Honey Chicken Cups, this recipe brings together crispy chicken, fresh cucumber, toasted sesame, scallions and crispy onions for a bowl that feels indulgent, balanced and ready in minutes.

The rice cups already deliver a flavourful combination of honey, savoury chicken seasoning and subtle heat, which makes them an ideal base for a modern crispy chicken rice bowl. Because the cups are fully cooked and ready in just 1 minute, this recipe is especially useful for busy weeknights, office lunches, meal prep or quick comfort food with a spicy-sweet twist. 

Why This Recipe Works

This recipe works because it builds layers of flavour and texture around the sweet-heat profile of Minute Rice® Hot Honey Chicken Cups. The rice already includes seasonings such as hot sauce powder, chicken broth, paprika, turmeric, garlic, honey and sea salt, which gives the bowl a bold, savoury base without needing a long sauce or marinade. 

The crispy chicken adds crunch and protein, while cucumber brings freshness and contrast. Crispy onions reinforce the texture, sesame seeds add a toasted note, and the hot honey sesame drizzle ties everything together with creaminess, heat, sweetness and acidity.

It is a strong recipe for modern search intent because it answers several popular needs at once: a crispy chicken rice bowl, a hot honey chicken bowl, a quick microwave rice recipe, and an easy weeknight dinner bowl.

Serving Suggestions

Serve this crispy chicken hot honey bowl with:

• Extra cucumber for freshness 
• Pickled red onions for acidity 
• Edamame for added protein and colour 
• Avocado for creaminess 
• Shredded lettuce for volume 
• Jalapeño slices for more heat 
• Lime wedges for a bright finish 
• Extra crispy onions for crunch 

For a more filling meal, add a fried egg or extra crispy chicken. For a lighter version, use grilled chicken instead of breaded chicken.

Recipe Tips

• Use chicken thighs if you want a juicier result. Chicken breast works well too, especially when cut into smaller pieces so it cooks quickly.
• Do not overcrowd the pan. Cooking the chicken in batches helps keep the coating crisp.
• Add the crispy onions at the end, not before reheating, so they stay crunchy.
• Use tamari instead of soy sauce if you want to keep the sauce gluten-free, and check that your crispy onions and breadcrumbs are also gluten-free.
• The rice cups are designed for fast preparation and are fully cooked, making them a convenient base for quick lunches, dinners, meal prep and on-the-go meals. 

Storage and Reheating

Store the cooked chicken and rice separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Keep cucumber, crispy onions, sesame seeds and sauce separate until serving.

To reheat, warm the rice and chicken separately. For best texture, reheat the chicken in an air fryer or oven until crisp. Add cucumber, crispy onions and sauce after reheating.

This recipe is best enjoyed freshly assembled because the crispy toppings can soften if stored with sauce.