Honey BBQ Chicken Rice
A comforting Honey BBQ Chicken Rice dish blending bold BBQ flavors with fluffy rice.
Equipment
- saucepan
- large skillet
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 500 g boneless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- to taste salt and black pepper
For the Honey BBQ Sauce
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce optional, for heat lovers
For the Rice
- 1 cup basmati or jasmine rice
- 2 cups water or chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon butter
- to taste salt
Optional Garnishes
- Chopped green onions
- Sesame seeds
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Rinse rice under cold water until clear, then boil with water (or broth), butter, and salt for about 15 minutes. Rest covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- Toss chicken pieces with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear chicken until golden and cooked through (about 6–8 minutes).
- Mix BBQ sauce, honey, soy sauce, and hot sauce in a bowl. Taste and adjust for sweetness or heat.
- Reduce heat, pour honey BBQ sauce over the chicken, stir to coat, and let simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Serve rice topped with chicken, garnished with green onions, sesame seeds, or your choice of garnishes.
Notes
You can swap out white rice for brown rice or even quinoa for a more nutritious twist. Leftover BBQ chicken tastes amazing in a sandwich or wrap the next day.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
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