Description
Honey BBQ Chicken & Rice is a mouthwatering dish that brings together tender chicken in a sweet and smoky glaze, served over fluffy rice. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining friends, this recipe is not only easy to make but also delivers an explosion of flavors that will leave everyone craving more. Whether it’s a cozy weeknight or a festive gathering, this dish transforms any meal into a memorable experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1/3 cup pure honey
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh chives or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and chop herbs if using.
- In a bowl, mix honey, BBQ sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken with this mixture and marinate for at least one hour.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook marinated chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side until golden brown and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- While chicken cooks, prepare rice according to package instructions until fluffy.
- Drizzle additional BBQ sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet and simmer for five minutes.
- Fluff rice with a fork, plate it, slice the chicken on top, and garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 72g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg