Honey BBQ Chicken Rice
Indulge in the deliciousness of Honey BBQ Chicken Rice, a perfect weeknight meal that combines tender chicken with a sweet and smoky sauce, served over fluffy rice. This dish not only satisfies your taste buds but also brings back memories of joyful gatherings and shared meals. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, Honey BBQ Chicken Rice is sure to become a family favorite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup pure honey
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (your choice)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 3 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by gathering everything on your counter.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Once hot, season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 5–7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in honey and BBQ sauce until well combined.
- Pour in rinsed rice and vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer, then cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for about 15–20 minutes or until rice absorbs liquid.
- Fluff rice with a fork once cooked and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate the chicken in the honey BBQ sauce before cooking. Feel free to substitute chicken with firm tofu or shrimp for a different twist. To enhance flavors further, consider adding spices like garlic powder or extra smoked paprika.