Description
Indulge in the delightful Honey BBQ Chicken Rice Bowl, a perfect meal for busy weeknights or meal prepping. This recipe combines juicy chicken coated in a smoky BBQ sauce with a hint of sweetness from honey, all served over nutritious brown rice. Quick to prepare in just under an hour, this dish is versatile and can be easily customized to fit your taste preferences. Whether you’re feeding the family or impressing friends, this bowl offers a satisfying and flavorful dining experience that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 cup brown rice
- 2 cups water or chicken broth
- Salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder (to taste)
- Fresh cilantro and green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the brown rice: In a pot, combine 1 cup of brown rice with 2 cups of water or broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 40 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Prepare the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook for 6–7 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from pan.
- Make the sauce: In a small bowl, mix BBQ sauce, honey, and soy sauce until smooth.
- Slice the chicken into strips and return it to the skillet with the sauce mixture; simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Serve by placing rice in bowls topped with BBQ chicken and garnished with cilantro and green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 78g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg