Description
Imagine a dish that combines the sweet, tangy, and smoky flavors of honey and barbecue sauce, perfectly complemented by tender chicken and fluffy rice. Welcome to the world of Honey BBQ Chicken Rice, a mouthwatering creation that’s sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- BBQ sauce
- Honey
- Soy sauce
- Hot sauce (optional)
- Basmati or jasmine rice
- Butter
- Fresh parsley (optional)
- Chopped green onions (optional)
- Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
1. In a pot, bring water or chicken broth to a boil. Add the rice, butter, and salt, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until the rice is fluffy and tender. Set aside.
2. Toss the chicken pieces with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil, then cook the chicken until golden brown and fully cooked through.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce, honey, soy sauce, and hot sauce (if using).
4. Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken and stir to coat the pieces evenly. Let the chicken simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and create a delicious glaze.
5. Spoon the cooked rice into bowls or plates, then top with the honey BBQ chicken. Garnish with chopped green onions, sesame seeds, or fresh parsley, if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For even more flavor, marinate the chicken in the honey BBQ sauce for 30 minutes to an hour before cooking.
While breasts work well, chicken thighs tend to stay juicier and more tender when cooked in the sauce.
If you like a little more kick, increase the amount of hot sauce in the honey BBQ sauce. For a milder version, omit the hot sauce altogether.
While basmati and jasmine are classic choices, you can experiment with brown rice, quinoa, or even cauliflower rice for a healthier twist.
The cooked chicken can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, making it easy to reheat and serve over freshly cooked rice when you’re ready to eat.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 70