Description
This Honey BBQ Chicken Rice is a delicious and easy one-pan meal that combines tender chicken, flavorful BBQ sauce, and fluffy rice with a touch of sweetness from honey. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
For the Honey BBQ Sauce:
1/2 cup BBQ sauce,
2 tablespoons honey,
2 cloves garlic, minced,
1 teaspoon smoked paprika,
1/2 teaspoon onion powder,
Salt and pepper to taste,
For the Chicken Rice:
1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces,
1 tablespoon olive oil,
3 cups cooked white or brown rice,
1 cup frozen corn, thawed,
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper,
2 green onions, sliced,
Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Make the Honey BBQ Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce, honey, minced garlic, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add the Sauce: Pour the honey BBQ sauce over the chicken and simmer until slightly thickened.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in the cooked rice, corn, and red bell pepper. Cook until heated through.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and garnish with green onions and cilantro. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use leftover rice or quinoa for convenience.
- Great for meal prep and reheats well.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
