Description
This Honey BBQ Chicken Rice is a comforting, flavorful dish featuring sweet and smoky BBQ chicken served over fluffy rice. Perfect for a quick dinner or meal prep, it’s easy to make and crowd-pleasing.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cups cooked white or brown rice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions or parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add chicken, and cook until browned and fully cooked through.
- In a bowl, mix honey, barbecue sauce, soy sauce, and minced garlic to make the glaze.
- Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet with the cooked chicken, stirring to coat evenly.
- Let it simmer for 5–7 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes sticky.
- Serve the honey BBQ chicken over warm cooked rice and garnish with chopped green onions or parsley if desired.
Notes
- Add steamed vegetables like broccoli, carrots, or bell peppers for added nutrition.
- Use sriracha or crushed red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Substitute cauliflower rice for a low-carb version.
- Marinate the chicken in the sauce for 30 minutes for deeper flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
