Honey BBQ Chicken & Rice
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with Honey BBQ Chicken & Rice. This dish features succulent chicken breasts marinated in a sweet and smoky honey BBQ sauce, served over fluffy rice. It’s quick to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. The aroma alone will have everyone rushing to the table, eager to savor each flavorful bite.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 1.5 lbs)
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (your favorite brand)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup long-grain or jasmine rice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix honey and barbecue sauce until well combined.
- Marinate chicken in half of the sauce for at least 30 minutes in the fridge.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- While chicken cooks, rinse rice under cold water. Prepare according to package instructions.
- Brush cooked chicken with remaining marinade and serve over rice, drizzling pan juices on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with 1/4 cup rice
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, consider swapping rice for quinoa or adding vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli. Make ahead of time and store in the fridge until ready to cook.