Honey BBQ Chicken Rice
Indulge in the savory-sweet harmony of Honey BBQ Chicken Rice—a comforting dish featuring tender chicken glazed in a luscious honey barbecue sauce, served over fluffy rice. This crowd-pleaser is perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, filling your home with its mouthwatering aroma. With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can recreate this nostalgic family favorite that promises to satisfy your cravings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper in a baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, barbecue sauce, minced garlic, soy sauce, and black pepper to create the marinade.
- Pour marinade over chicken, ensuring they are well-coated. Allow to marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Bake chicken for 25–30 minutes until cooked through and juices run clear, basting occasionally with marinade.
- Cook rice according to package instructions while chicken bakes.
- Once cooked, fluff rice with a fork and serve topped with sliced honey BBQ chicken and additional sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg