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Honey BBQ Chicken Rice: The Ultimate Sweet & Savory Comfort Meal


  • Author: ELENE
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 23 servings 1x

Description

Tender chicken coated in a sweet, tangy, and sticky honey BBQ glaze served over a bed of fluffy rice. A quick and comforting dinner that’s packed with flavor and ready in under 30 minutes.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or jasmine)
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ⅓ cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp oil (vegetable or olive)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Optional: green onions or sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prep the Chicken: Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5–7 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
  2. Make the Honey BBQ Glaze: In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds. Add honey, BBQ sauce, and soy sauce. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  3. Combine: Return cooked chicken to the skillet and coat well in the glaze. Let it simmer for another 2–3 minutes to absorb flavor.
  4. Serve: Spoon cooked rice into bowls. Top with sticky BBQ chicken. Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

Use your favorite BBQ sauce (spicy, smoky, or sweet) to adjust the flavor. Great for meal prep or served in lettuce wraps for a low-carb version.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American-Asian Fusion

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 510
  • Sugar: 16g
  • Sodium: 750mg
  • Fat: 17g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 52g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg