Honey BBQ Chicken Rice

Honey BBQ Chicken Rice is a simple and flavorful dish that combines tender, juicy chicken with a sweet and smoky BBQ sauce. The honey in the sauce adds a touch of sweetness, while the BBQ flavor is rich and comforting. Served over a bed of fluffy rice, this dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep. It’s easy to make and packed with satisfying flavors everyone will enjoy.

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• 1 cup long-grain rice (uncooked)

• 2 cups chicken broth

• 1/2 cup BBQ sauce

• 1/4 cup honey

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon onion powder

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
  
  

Directions:

1. Cook the Rice:
   In a medium pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Add the rice, cover, and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.

2. Prepare the Chicken:
   While the rice is cooking, season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

3. Cook the Chicken:
   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 75°C). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

4. Make the Sauce:
   In the same skillet, lower the heat and add the BBQ sauce and honey. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.

5. Assemble the Dish:
   Slice the cooked chicken into strips and return it to the skillet, tossing it in the honey BBQ sauce to coat.

6. Serve:
   Spoon the cooked rice onto plates, top with the honey BBQ chicken, and drizzle extra sauce over the top. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.
   
   

Nutritional Information (per serving, approx., serves 4):

• Calories: 380 kcal

• Total Fat: 9 g

• Saturated Fat: 1.5 g

• Cholesterol: 75 mg

• Sodium: 680 mg

• Total Carbohydrates: 44 g

• Dietary Fiber: 1 g

• Sugars: 18 g

• Protein: 28 g