Honey BBQ Chicken Rice
A delightful dish of tender chicken in honey BBQ sauce served over fluffy rice, perfect for weeknight dinners and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- Chicken thighs or breasts (or tofu for a vegetarian option)
- ½ cup honey
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 cup white or brown rice (or quinoa/cauliflower rice)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups water
- Pinch of salt
- Oil for cooking
Instructions
- Rinse rice under cold water until clear.
- In a saucepan, combine rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 15-40 minutes based on rice type.
- Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix BBQ sauce and honey in a bowl.
- In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat, add chicken, and sear until golden brown, around 5-7 minutes.
- Add the honey BBQ mixture to the skillet and let simmer for 10-15 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Fluff the rice and serve topped with the chicken, garnishing with green onions.
Notes
For a spicy kick, add cayenne or smoked paprika to the sauce. This dish pairs well with sides like coleslaw and grilled vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Honey BBQ Chicken, Chicken Rice, Easy Dinner, Family Meal, Weeknight Recipe
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