Description
Whipping up honey bbq chicken with rice becomes a breeze when you follow this simple, flavor-packed recipe that brings comfort right to your dinner table. Tender chicken glazed with a sweet and tangy sauce promises a delicious meal your family will devour in minutes.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 4 chicken breasts
Main Ingredients:
- ½ cup bbq sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 cups white rice
Supporting Ingredients:
- 4 cups water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 green onions
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Whisk ½ cup bbq sauce, ¼ cup honey, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and ½ tsp black pepper in a small mixing bowl.
- Use paper towels to thoroughly dry 4 chicken breasts, removing excess moisture.
- Brush both sides of the chicken with 2 tbsp olive oil, ensuring complete coverage.
- Spoon half of the bbq-honey mixture over the chicken, coating each piece evenly.
- Arrange the chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between them.
- Slide the baking sheet into the 375°F oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Rinse 2 cups of white rice under cold water, stirring gently until the water runs clear.
- Transfer the rinsed rice to a medium saucepan and add 4 cups of water.
- Bring the rice to a rolling boil over high heat, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the saucepan, and simmer for 18-20 minutes without lifting the lid.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes to retain juices.
- Drizzle the remaining bbq-honey mixture over the chicken for extra flavor.
- Fluff the rice with a fork to separate the grains and prevent clumping.
- Transfer the rice to serving plates, creating a bed for the chicken.
- Place the chicken on top of the rice and garnish with 2 chopped green onions.
- Serve the dish immediately while the chicken is hot and the rice is steaming.
Notes
- Pat chicken completely dry before seasoning to help the BBQ sauce stick and create a better caramelized coating.
- Check chicken temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure it reaches 165°F for safe cooking without drying out the meat.
- Rinse rice thoroughly to remove excess starch, which helps prevent clumping and creates fluffier rice grains.
- For a gluten-free version, select a gluten-free BBQ sauce and verify all ingredients meet dietary requirements.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 530 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 690 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg