Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering experience of Honey BBQ Chicken & Rice, where tender chicken meets a sweet and smoky sauce. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, bringing smiles to the dinner table with its vibrant colors and delicious flavors. Serve it over fluffy rice for a comforting meal that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping garlic and seasoning chicken.
- Marinate chicken in a mixture of honey, BBQ sauce, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook rice according to package instructions; keep warm.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp of 165°F).
- Add remaining marinade to the skillet and simmer until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Fluff rice with a fork, plate it, top with sliced chicken, drizzle extra sauce, and garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg