Description
Enjoy a quick tasty meal with our delicious Honey BBQ Chicken Rice recipe Perfect for busy nights or a family feast
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice)
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced (or chickpeas for a vegetarian version)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1/4 cup honey (maple syrup for a vegan substitute)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Cook your choice of rice according to package instructions.
- While the rice is cooking, heat olive oil in a skillet, add diced chicken, and season. Cook for 6-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Mix BBQ sauce and honey in a bowl, pour over cooked chicken, and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Serve chicken over rice, making sure the rice absorbs some sauce.
- Garnish with chopped green onions or cilantro and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 450 calories
- Sugar: 15 grams
- Fat: 8 grams
- Carbohydrates: 65 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 30 grams