Honey BBQ Chicken Rice
A delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors with juicy chicken in honey BBQ sauce served over fluffy rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the skillet: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Season the chicken: Add the diced chicken to the skillet and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Sauté the chicken: Cook the chicken until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Prepare the BBQ mixture: In a small bowl, mix together the BBQ sauce and honey until well combined.
- Coat the chicken: Pour the BBQ-honey mixture over the cooked chicken in the skillet and stir to coat.
- Simmer the sauce: Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Final assembly: Serve the Honey BBQ chicken over the cooked rice, garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
Pairs well with steamed vegetables, fresh salad, or crispy coleslaw. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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