Honey BBQ Sauce with Chicken and Rice
A quick and delicious family-friendly dish featuring tender chicken breast coated in sweet and smoky honey BBQ sauce, served over fluffy white rice. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into cubes
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1/2 cup honey BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
- Optional: red chili flakes
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package instructions. Fluff and set aside.
- Season chicken cubes with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low, add honey BBQ sauce, stir to coat chicken. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Serve chicken over rice, garnish with fresh parsley. Add chili flakes if desired.
Notes
- For extra veggies, add bell peppers or corn when cooking the chicken.
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker version.
- Try with brown rice or cauliflower rice for a healthier twist.