Honey BBQ Chicken Rice
A quick and flavorful dish combining tender chicken, sweet honey, smoky barbecue sauce, and rice for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced red bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped or shredded
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1.5 cups cooked white rice (cold or day-old rice works best)
- to taste Salt and pepper
- for garnish Fresh parsley or green onions
Instructions
- Sauté diced onion and bell pepper in olive oil until softened, then add garlic and cook briefly.
- Add chicken to the skillet and heat through for 2–3 minutes.
- Pour in barbecue sauce and drizzle honey over chicken; simmer for 3–4 minutes to thicken.
- Stir in cooked rice, season with salt and pepper, and cook for another 3–5 minutes to absorb flavors.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions and serve hot.
Notes
Use cold rice for best results and adjust seasoning as needed.