Description
This Honey BBQ Chicken and Rice Delight recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken pieces in a sweet and smoky barbecue sauce with fluffy rice and corn. Topped with melted cheese, green onions, and parsley, this dish is a perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the BBQ Sauce:
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
For the Rice Dish:
- 2 cups cooked white or jasmine rice
- 1/2 cup corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet and cook for 6–8 minutes, or until browned and cooked through.
- Make the BBQ Sauce: In a small bowl, mix barbecue sauce, honey, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Pour sauce over the cooked chicken and stir to coat. Reduce heat and simmer for 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Combine with Rice: Stir in the cooked rice and corn, mixing until well combined and heated through. Sprinkle with shredded cheese if using and allow to melt.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with green onions and parsley. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use leftover rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut.
- Add bell peppers or black beans for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
