Description

This Honey BBQ Chicken Rice recipe is a delightful combination of tender grilled chicken glazed with a sweet and tangy honey BBQ sauce, served over fluffy white rice. It’s a perfect meal for a quick weeknight dinner or a weekend gathering with friends and family.

Ingredients

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For the Honey BBQ Chicken:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup BBQ sauce
1/4 cup honey
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste

For the Rice:

1 cup white rice
2 cups water
1 tbsp butter
Salt to taste

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Instructions

Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Grill the chicken until cooked through.
Make the BBQ Sauce: In a small saucepan, combine the BBQ sauce and honey. Heat until warmed through.
Glaze the Chicken: Brush the grilled chicken with the honey BBQ sauce, coating each piece evenly.
Cook the Rice: In a separate pot, bring water, butter, and salt to a boil. Add the rice, reduce heat, cover, and simmer until the rice is fluffy.
Serve: Place a scoop of rice on each plate, top with the honey BBQ glazed chicken, and enjoy!

Notes

Feel free to add a sprinkle of chopped parsley or green onions for a pop of color and freshness.
Adjust the sweetness of the BBQ sauce to your preference by adding more or less honey.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 380
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 680mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 95mg