Description
This Honey BBQ Chicken Rice recipe is the ultimate comfort meal combining tender, flavorful chicken coated in a sweet and smoky honey BBQ sauce, served over fluffy jasmine rice mixed with corn, red bell pepper, and green onions. Perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner, it’s easily customizable and packed with delicious flavors.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Sauce
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Rice and Vegetables
- 2 cups cooked jasmine or long-grain white rice
- 1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the BBQ Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, honey, soy sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Add the Sauce: Pour the honey BBQ sauce mixture over the cooked chicken in the skillet. Stir well to coat all the chicken pieces evenly. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently for 3 to 4 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken and meld with the chicken.
- Combine Rice and Vegetables: In a separate large bowl or skillet, combine the cooked jasmine rice with the corn, diced red bell pepper, and chopped green onions. Stir to mix the ingredients thoroughly.
- Mix Chicken with Rice: Add the honey BBQ chicken mixture to the rice and vegetable bowl or skillet. Stir until everything is well combined and heated through evenly.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve the dish warm for a comforting and flavorful meal.
Notes
- This recipe is highly versatile; consider adding black beans, shredded cheese, or avocado for a Tex-Mex inspired twist.
- For a quicker prep, use leftover grilled chicken instead of raw chicken.
- To add heat, mix in a pinch of cayenne pepper or a few dashes of hot sauce into the BBQ sauce mixture.
- Ensure to use gluten-free BBQ sauce if you require a gluten-free meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
