Fast & Flavor-Packed Honey BBQ Chicken Rice
A quick and delicious dish combining tender chicken, flavorful honey BBQ sauce, and fluffy rice for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Protein
- 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
Grains
- 1.5 cups long-grain white rice (uncooked)
Broth & Sauces
- 3 cups chicken broth
- ⅓ cup honey
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ¾ tsp salt
- ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
- ¼ cup green onions, sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Cook rice: rinse, combine with broth and salt, boil, simmer 15 mins, then fluff.
- Mix honey, BBQ sauce, soy, vinegar, garlic, paprika, onion, pepper, chili flakes, and salt into a smooth sauce.
- Cook chicken: sear in oil 4-5 mins per side until golden, then add sauce and simmer 6-8 mins until sticky.
- Rest chicken 5 mins, slice or cube, then return to skillet to coat in sauce.
- Serve chicken over rice, garnish with green onions, herbs, and sesame seeds.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate chicken in sauce before cooking.