Description
A delicious and easy-to-make Honey BBQ Chicken Rice recipe that combines tender chicken in a sweet and tangy BBQ sauce served over fluffy white rice.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Honey BBQ Sauce:
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
For the Rice:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
For Serving:
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, add diced chicken, season with spices, and cook until golden brown and cooked through.
- Make the Honey BBQ Sauce: Whisk together honey and BBQ sauce, pour over chicken, and simmer until thickened.
- Cook the Rice: In a saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil, add rice, cover, and simmer until tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Assemble: Fluff the rice, spoon onto plates, top with the honey BBQ chicken, green onions, cheese, and parsley.
- Serve: Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize the level of spiciness by choosing a mild or spicy BBQ sauce.
- Feel free to add your favorite veggies like bell peppers or corn to the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Honey BBQ Chicken Rice, Chicken and Rice Recipe, BBQ Chicken, Easy Dinners
