Honey BBQ Chicken Rice
A heartwarming dish with tender chicken coated in sweet and tangy honey BBQ sauce served over fluffy rice, perfect for family meals.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Chicken thighs (or breasts)
- Honey
- BBQ sauce
- Olive oil
- Long-grain rice
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the chicken and pat dry. Season generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken.
- Sear the chicken for 6-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip the chicken, reduce heat to medium-low, and pour honey and BBQ sauce over it. Simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Prepare rice according to package instructions.
- Once chicken is cooked and rice is fluffy, serve chicken over rice with remaining BBQ sauce.
- Garnish with green onions or parsley, then enjoy!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave, covering with foil or a damp paper towel respectively.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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