Honey BBQ Chicken Rice
A delicious combination of sweet and smoky flavors with tender chicken simmered in honey BBQ sauce served over fluffy rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Poultry
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup honey
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs or breasts lightly with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat and sauté chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Pour honey and BBQ sauce over the cooked chicken, ensuring it’s well coated.
- Reduce heat to low and let the chicken simmer in the sauce for 10-15 minutes.
- Prepare rice according to package instructions.
- Chop or shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces and serve over the prepared rice. Drizzle with additional BBQ sauce if desired.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of chopped parsley or green onions.
Notes
For a spicy twist, add red pepper flakes to the BBQ sauce. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Honey BBQ Chicken, Chicken Rice, Easy Dinner, Family Meal, Comfort Food
Find it online: https://grandmascheaprecipes.com/honey-bbq-chicken-rice/