Description
Honey BBQ Chicken & Rice is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken glazed with a sweet and smoky sauce served over fluffy rice. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners and gatherings, bringing comfort and joy to the table. With its vibrant flavors and enticing aroma, it’s bound to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup raw honey
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 cups long-grain rice
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Marinate chicken: In a bowl, mix honey and BBQ sauce. Coat chicken breasts in the mixture and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2. Sear chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.
- 3. Add garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute). Pour in remaining marinade and simmer until chicken is cooked through (10-15 minutes).
- 4. Cook rice: While chicken simmers, prepare rice according to package instructions.
- 5. Serve: Plate rice, top with honey BBQ chicken, and drizzle with sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 76g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg