Description
Honey BBQ Chicken Rice is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender chicken bathed in sweet and tangy honey barbecue sauce, served over fluffy white rice. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe is quick to prepare and easily customizable with your favorite veggies or spices. In just a few simple steps, you can create a satisfying meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1/2 cup honey barbecue sauce
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then place in the prepared baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix honey barbecue sauce, soy sauce, and garlic powder until well combined.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring even coverage for maximum flavor.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- While the chicken bakes, cook the rice according to package instructions; fluff with a fork when done.
- Serve the chicken over rice, drizzled with additional sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup chicken and rice (about 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg