Description
Honey BBQ Chicken Rice is a delicious combination of sweet honey and tangy BBQ flavors, perfect for any occasion. This wholesome meal is easy to prepare, nutritious, and sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of cooked rice
- 1 lb chicken breast, boneless and skinless
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Chopped green onions for garnish
- Fresh vegetables (like bell peppers and carrots) for added flavor
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by mixing honey, BBQ sauce, olive oil, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken thoroughly.
- Cook the marinated chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Prepare fluffy rice as a base, either by reheating leftover rice or cooking fresh rice according to package instructions.
- Chop the cooked chicken, serve it over the rice, and garnish with fresh vegetables and green onions.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freeze chicken and rice separately for longer storage, up to 2 months.
- Pair with steamed vegetables or a garden salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 Kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg