Description
Honey BBQ Chicken Rice is a flavorful and hearty dish that combines tender grilled or baked chicken glazed in a sweet and smoky honey BBQ sauce, served over a bed of seasoned rice. Perfect for a quick dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups water or chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional)
- Fresh parsley or green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix BBQ sauce and honey. Set aside.
- Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet or grill pan over medium heat.
- Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked and lightly browned.
- Brush honey BBQ sauce over the chicken and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until glazed. Remove from heat and let rest.
- In a saucepan, bring water or chicken broth to a boil. Add rice and butter, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes until rice is tender.
- Fluff rice with a fork and serve topped with sliced honey BBQ chicken.
- Garnish with parsley or green onions if desired.
Notes
- You can use store-bought or homemade BBQ sauce.
- Chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts for a juicier texture.
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in BBQ sauce for 30 minutes before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
