Irresistible Honey BBQ Chicken Rice Recipe You’ll Love
A delicious and easy-to-make Honey BBQ Chicken Rice recipe that combines tender chicken with a sweet and tangy BBQ sauce served over fluffy rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix honey and BBQ sauce together.
- Pour the honey BBQ mixture over the cooked chicken and stir to coat.
- Let it simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve the honey BBQ chicken over cooked rice and garnish with chopped green onions.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a dash of cayenne pepper to the chicken.
- This recipe can be made with brown rice for a healthier option.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg