Description
Honey BBQ Chicken Rice Bowl is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender chicken, smoky BBQ sauce, and sweet honey over a bed of hearty brown rice. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknight dinners or meal prep, allowing you to savor a delicious and satisfying meal without spending hours in the kitchen. With the flexibility to customize with your favorite vegetables and toppings, this bowl can cater to any taste preference.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup brown rice
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the brown rice: In a pot, combine brown rice with water or chicken broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 40 minutes until cooked through.
- 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 on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Make the sauce: In a bowl, mix BBQ sauce, honey, and soy sauce until smooth.
- Slice the chicken after resting briefly.
- Combine chicken with sauce in the skillet and gently simmer for 2–3 minutes until coated.
- Assemble bowls by serving rice topped with BBQ-coated chicken and garnishing with cilantro and green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg