Honey-BBQ Chicken Rice Bowls
Honey-BBQ Chicken Rice Bowls are a delightful blend of tender chicken and zesty sauce served on a bed of fluffy rice. This recipe brings restaurant-quality flavors to your home, perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. The sweet and smoky notes of the honey-BBQ sauce combined with the freshness of green onions create an irresistible dish that everyone will love. Whether you’re meal prepping or hosting friends, these bowls are sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup pure honey
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 cups white rice (jasmine or basmati)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add chicken to the skillet and sear for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Drizzle honey and BBQ sauce over the chicken, simmering on low for 5 minutes.
- Cook rice according to package instructions; fluff when done.
- Assemble bowls by placing rice at the base, topping with sliced chicken, extra sauce, and garnishing with green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: - For added spice, mix cayenne pepper into your BBQ sauce. - Substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for a different protein option. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.