Honey BBQ Chicken Rice
Honey BBQ Chicken Rice is a delightful dish that combines sweet and smoky flavors with tender chicken glazed in a rich honey BBQ sauce, served over fluffy rice. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, promising to impress with its vibrant colors and irresistible taste. In just 30 minutes, you can transform everyday ingredients into a celebration on your plate that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- In a bowl, mix honey and BBQ sauce until well combined.
- Place the seasoned chicken in the baking dish and drizzle half of the honey BBQ sauce over it.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Cook the rice according to package instructions and fluff with a fork before serving.
- Serve the chicken over rice, drizzled with the remaining sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, marinate the chicken in the honey BBQ mixture for at least 30 minutes before cooking. - Customize by adding vegetables like bell peppers or corn for extra color and nutrition. - Swap out white rice for quinoa or cauliflower rice for a healthier option.